Star of the North Retreat Centre is seeking a part-time lead cook to assist in delivery of Food Services. The Star of the North provides nourishing, healing menus, and strives for sustainable garden to table food service as part of its mission to be a place of healing, wellness and peace for those who seek retreat and renewal.
Qualities:
- Leadership and supervision experience to support the Chef in planning and delivery of service and to cover for the Chef when needed (e.g. vacation or special leave).
- Excellent time management and punctuality.
- Strong team and communication skills.
- Enthusiasm to work with the Chef and kitchen team in a collegial, harmonious environment.
- Ability to work independently and as a team with kitchen staff and Star staff.
- Level-headed, flexible and calm under pressure. Ability to sustain a safe, enjoyable work environment.
The position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:
- working with local food suppliers and in-house staff,
- creative cooking from scratch,
- food prep,
- portion control, and working within budget
- ability to accommodate special diets (e.g. Vegetarian, celiac, diabetes, etc.)
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Lead Cook in an institutional kitchen setting, Food Safety Certificate, Police records check are required. Twenty plus hours weekly. Mostly weekend and evening shifts required, with occasional weekday shifts. Experience with retreat ministry and charitable non-profit is an asset. Salary ranges between $20-$25 per hour to begin or according to experience.
Apply by email with resume and cover letter to: director@starofthenorth.ca to Lucie Leduc, Executive Director, Star of the North Retreat Centre.
We appreciate your interest but only those short-listed will be contacted.