Cook's Assistant

 Employment OpportunityCook’s Assistant  Bernard Constant Community School located on the James Smith Cree Nation The East Central First Nations Education Authority (ECFNEA) is committed to providing the highest quality of Educational Services by our people to our people, for our people. To obtain more information on the ECFNEA please visit our website at https://www.ecfnep.ca/The East Central First Nations Education Authority (ECFNEA) is committed to providing the highest quality of Educational Services by our people to our people, for our people.  The Authority focuses on developing and implementing Culture and Cree Language Programs which focus on the needs of the First Nation communities served which are James Smith Cree Nation, Peter Chapman First Nation and Chakastaypasin First Nation.  The Authority’s facilities include the Bernard Constant Community School at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) a sub-office in Nipawin in Saskatchewan. Other facilities may be added as the organization continues to grow. To obtain more information on the ECFNEA please visit our website at https://www.ecfnep.ca/ The James Smith Cree Nation is located near the city of Melfort in northeast Saskatchewan. The Bernard Constant Community School has approximately 394 students enrolled in their nursery to Grade 12 Programs and a staffing compliment of 90 consisting of teachers, consultants and support staff. Position Title Cook’s Assistant The PositionUnder the direct supervision of the Principal at Bernard Constant Community School, the Cook’s Assistant is responsible for cleaning after breakfast, snack(s), and lunchtime as well as assisting the cook with preparation and cooking duties as prescribed. QualificationsSafe-food Handling CertificateExperience with institutional cooking scenariosGrade 12 diploma Preference will be given to members of the First Nations participating in the East Central First Nation Education Authority. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities·       Ability to effectively manage and prioritize tasks.·       Ability to work with a minimal amount of supervision.·       Ability to work flexible hours.·       Strong interpersonal skills.·       Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.·       Ability to communicate effectively and professionally through verbal and written communications.·       Ability to apply and follow project management principles and tasks.·       Exceptional attention to detail.·       Strong customer service skills.·       Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.·       Ability to do Medium Load Work which includes exerting up to 22.6 kilograms (50 pounds) of force occasionally (lifting and/or carrying); exerting up to exerting up to 9.7 kilograms (20 pounds) of force occasionally and exerting up to 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds) of force frequently to move objects.·       Ability to present a positive, “can do” attitude.  Duties and Responsibilities·       Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units·       Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware·       Place dishes in storage area·       Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand·       Scour pots and pans·       Prepping food as required·       Assisting cook in all aspects of delivering a hot-lunch/hot-supper scenario Required Knowledge, Qualifications and ExperienceStrong knowledge of and awareness of indigenous First Nation culture and history with an emphasis of trauma, family violence, indigenous youth engagement and community outreach. The successful candidate must possess:A CPIC with vulnerable sector check;A valid Drivers license;A CPR Certificate; andA First Aid Certificate. Required Skills and AbilitiesEffective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality Preference will be given to members of the First Nations participating in the East Central First Nation Education Authority. Salary and BenefitsSalary/Wages are commensurate with experience. Extended health benefits, vacation or holiday pay, and personal/sick leave may be available depending on contract terms.