Position Title: HAISLA CULTURE CAMP COOK
Reports to: Manager, Culture & Language
Job Overview
Reporting to the Culture & Language Manager, the Haisla Culture Camp Cook is responsible for the safe, efficient and organized operation of the kitchen while supporting the Haisla Culture Camp seasonally. This includes meal planning, purchasing and preparing ingredients, adhering to the menu, cleaning the kitchen environment, and following food health and safety procedures. The Cook ensures that menu items are of high quality and distributed in a timely fashion.
Organizational Status
The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 1962+ people, with approximately 532 living in Haisla (Kitamaat Village). We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for keeping an updated inventory of food and supplies.
- Organize and plan preparation of food according to posted menu for 30 to 40 people.
- Responsible for teaching Haisla youth cultural food preparation and preservation.
- Clean kitchen area, including cupboards, appliances, and washing dishes.
- Menu Planning and Food Preparation: Plan menus, purchase food, and prepare meals within the allotted budget and ti
- Ingredient Preparation: Wash, chop, and season meat, vegetables, and other ingredients for daily use.
- Cooking: Prepare and cook menu items according to nutritional standards, collaborating with other kitchen staff.
- Advance Meal Preparation: Plan and/or prepare meals and snacks in advance for the following day, adhering to Food Safe standards and requirements.
- Food Storage and Disposal: Store and dispose of food properly to maintain hygiene and safety.
- Inventory Management: Ensure sufficient stock and inventory of food, supplies, and equipment.
- Kitchen Cleaning: Participate in cleaning the kitchen environment, including dishes, laundry, sweeping, and mopping.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Comply with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Food Distribution: Ensure that food is distributed in a high-quality and timely manner.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain cooking equipment and report any defective equipment.
- Other duties as required.
Skills & Qualifications
- High-school diploma or equivalent.
- Food Safe Level 1 certificate.
- First Aid, Level 1.
- 1 to 3 years of related experience cooking in a professional kitchen environment or equivalent.
- Experience working for a band government or Indigenous organization an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to accommodate a work schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and field trips.
- Ability to establish and maintain respectful, cooperative and productive working relationships with a variety of individuals.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid BC driver’s license and own vehicle is an asset.
- Responsible Adult certificate is a requirement, or willing to obtain.
- Satisfactory completion of criminal records check (with vulnerable sector screening).
Position Type: Seasonal Full-Time
Number of Openings: 3
Closing Date: Will remain open until the position is filled.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
