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Malahat Nation110 Thunder Road | Mill Bay, BC| V8H 1B8Tel: (250) 743-3231 | Fax (250) [email protected] | www.malahatnation.com CookREPORTS TOCaterpillar Child Care ManagerSTARTAs Soon As PossibleCOMPENSATION$29.25 per hour to $30.12 per hour (NEE: H - 9)$31.69 per hour to $32.64 per hour (NEE: H - 12)- the above rates are subject to education, experience, and/or a combination of both.STATUS 1-Part Time Permanent20-hours per weekDo you love working in a kitchen, have a passion for cooking and interested in a career in culinary arts? We are looking for fun, energetic, dependable and organized staff to join our dedicated team!Malahat Nation represents approximately 350+ members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of the village of Mill Bay, about 40-kilometres north of Victoria, British Columbia. Malahat Nation is looking for the right candidate to join our daycare. Come work in our lively, well-established and respected community child care centre. We serve children 6-months to 5-years in two programs. Caterpillar Child Care is committed to providing exceptional childcare that incorporates Malahat Nation traditional and cultural teachings. Our daycare staff are offered amazing staffing ratios and opportunities for professional growth and development.PURPOSE: Reporting to the Daycare Manager, the Daycare Cook is responsible for planning and preparing healthy, nutritious lunches, snacks, and dinners for Malahat Nation's Caterpillar Child Care 20-28 seat centre. In addition to supporting the childcare program, the Cook also prepares and provides nutritious dinner meals for other programs and events, including but not limited to the Girls' Group and Boys' Group programs, ensuring participants receive balanced and wholesome meals. This position is a permanent, part-time position working an average of 20-hours per week in the office, with minimal local travel as required.RESPONSIBILITIES: Cook healthy and nutritious snacks, lunches and dinners including but not limited to preparing to-go meals for staff and children when appropriate. Plan and prepare healthy, nutritious lunches, snacks, and dinners for the Caterpillar Child Care Centre, while also providing nutritious dinner meals in support of the Girls' Group and Boys' Group programs. Plan and prepare meals for events and other programs as assigned. Deliver and collect lunch/snack trays to/from all on-site programs. Responsible for housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain the kitchen in an organized, clean, safe and hygienic condition at all times such as the meal prep area and the eating area after all snacks and meals, including emptying and filling the dish washer, hand washing, sweeping the floor, wiping down counters and putting dishes away. Regular inventory of kitchen equipment and supplies. Purchase all groceries in order to implement the weekly planned menus, in consideration of the Centre?s food budget and in consultation with the Centre Director and / or Manager. Purchase all food supplies for the centre. Unpacking and checking of orders. Follow established procedures regarding forwarding to the Daycare Manager all receipts related to purchases. Establish and maintain open communication with Daycare Manager with regarding children?s dietary restrictions, allergies, etc. Attend staff/program meetings as required. Attend professional development and other relevant training opportunities when available, i.e. in order to remain current with respect to Health Department regulations on proper food handling, etc. In collaboration with the child care staff, maintain a safe and healthy work environment by promptly reporting any existing and/or potential workplace hazards . Other duties as assigned including but not limited to participation in the Malahat Nation food security program and / or special events as assigned.FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:Indigenous Perspective: Recognizes and respects all