Description
REQUISITION # 26-CSI-SC1
POSITION TYPE PROJECT, TERM (June 30 – Aug 10, 2026)
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:00pm (30 hours/week)
Position Summary:
The CSI Site Cook is responsible for all aspects of breakfast, lunch and snack preparation and delivery for the 50-90 children, youth and staff in the CSI program. This includes receiving food orders and supplies for the site; preparing, cooking, portioning and serving all meals and snacks; cleaning and sanitation; and ensuring that all health and safety protocols are adhered to.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for safe food handling and storage procedures are always followed in your assigned kitchen by you and any kitchen helpers
- Cooks and prepare a breakfast, lunch and snack according to planned menu (making substitutions when required)
- Ensuring all dietary restrictions, cultural needs and allergies are accommodated
- Preparing bagged lunches on field trip days
- Accepting delivery of food and supplies, checking the quality and quantity of food and notifying the Food Coordinator of any discrepancies
- Cleaning up after meals and keeping the kitchen area clean and sanitary
- Working with site instructional staff to develop breakfast and lunch routines
- Acting as a positive role model for children and youth
- Supervise volunteers assigned to the kitchen
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
- Preparing meals and snacks for large groups
- How to modify menus to accommodate allergies, sensitivities, and cultural needs
- Nutrition requirements of Canada’s Food Guide
- Portion controls
- Safe food handling, storage, and sanitation standards and techniques
- Inventory and record-keeping procedures
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and family structures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Demonstrates planning, organization, initiative, and leadership qualities
- Ability to manage and motivate volunteers effectively
- Demonstrates patience and can manage stressful situations
- Valid CPR and Emergency First Aid Certification (or able to obtain prior to start date)
- Valid Manitoba Food Handler’s Certificate (or able to obtain prior to start date)
This position requires a current satisfactory Police Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search - PVSC) and Child Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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