Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Cook
Job No:
TTES226
Location:
Kamloops
JOB POSTING
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.
POSITION TITLE: Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Cook
DEPARTMENT: Language and Culture
SUPERVISOR: Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Coordinator
TERMS: Full-Time Term until August 31, 2025
REFERENCE #: 2025-077
Purpose of Position:
The Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Cook oversees the planning, development, and implementation of the summer camp menu, ensuring compliance with TteS Administration Procedures and relevant laws. They support teaching efforts in language, history, and culture and manage kitchen operations, including catering to dietary needs, ordering supplies, and supervising kitchen helpers. The cook maintains financial records, collaborates with staff for community gatherings, and fosters positive relationships with TteS members, Elders, youth, and children
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Cook oversees the planning, development, and implementation of the summer camp menu. When possible, will help those who are teaching our language, history and culture. The incumbent, along with the camp staff, will operate the summer camp program in accordance with the approved TteS Administration Procedures, Finance Administration Law, HR Employee Policy and Procedures Manual, and laws and legislation governing the care of children and youth.
Strategic leadership
- Ability to prepare dishes for children & staff with food allergies or intolerances.
- Ability to plan menus for children and youth.
- Ability to determine size of food portions.
- Ability to monitor and order supplies.
- Ability to order supplies and equipment.
- Ability to supervise kitchen helpers as needed.
- Ability to keep the kitchen and work areas clean.
- Proven ability to manage kitchen operations.
Financial Management:
- Ability to estimate food requirements and costs.
- Ability to manage all accounts payable and receivable accounts and keep an accurate accounting record.
- Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with all camp staff and TteS members.
Community relations:
- Ability to work in collaboration with the staff to host gatherings and to provide opportunities for intergenerational teaching.
- Ability to get along with TteS members, Elders/ Traditional Knowledge Keepers, youth and children.
Professional Certification, Education and Experience:
- Culinary Arts Certification equivalent experience
- Food Safety Certification
- First Aid and Transportation Certification
- Basic computer certificate
- Proven ability to work with children and youth
- Minimum of two years of cooking experience, especially in an indigenous organization.
Financial Responsibility:
Oversee the Tkek Yeel Stem food budget
Supervision or Training Duties:
There may be times when the Camp Coordinator and/or Cook may need to hire extra cook helpers
Skills and Abilities:
- Can stand for extended periods and carry 50 lbs as needed
- Dependable and reliable
- Ability to take initiative
- Excellent judgment and organizational skills
- Team player
- Criminal record check – Vulnerable sector
- Owns transportation
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Special Requirements:
Knowledgeable of Secwépemc language, history and culture
HOURS OF WORK: Normal Day shifts – 7 hours. Non-normal shifts may be required.
PAY GRADE: Starting at $22.59 – $33.22 per hour depending on skills and experience.
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