JoPosting Date: April 5 2024

Posting ID: 69

Atlohsa Family Healing Services is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Cook. The Cook understands that Atlohsa is a not-for-profit charitable organization, with a mandate to offer the tools Indigenous families and individuals need to heal their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual being.

Role and Responsibility

The cook reports to the Food Services Coordinator and works closely with the participants of Atlohsa’s various programming. The cook will work in a team setting out of Wiigiwaaminaan hub. This position requires a strong working knowledge of industrial kitchen equipment, the ability to scale recipes, and demonstrated proficiency with various cooking methods. The cook will also be responsible for some grocery shopping and delivery of the meals. The cook will work collaboratively with the Food Services Coordinator to help develop menus, recipes, and assist in programming.

Suitability

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the languages, traditional ways, history and cultures of the Indigenous population in the London region
• Current knowledge of Indigenous community services and resources
• Kitchen experience and meal preparation an asset
• Access to a vehicle to deliver meals and valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrated ability to receive training support, supervision and direction
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development and other innovative approaches
• Understanding of cultural safety and an awareness of its impact on practice
• Skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation (to build trust and resolve disagreements)
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands in fast paced environment
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner as defined in the Atlohsa Code of Conduct
• Current Vulnerable Sector check

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Full-time Permanent

CLOSING DATE: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until April 26 2024

REMUNERATION: $21-$24/hourly

Individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit are strongly encouraged to apply. At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however preferences will be given to qualified, Indigenous applicants.

Please submit a cover letter and resume or referral to:

Atlohsa Family Healing Services Inc.

641 Jubilee Road

Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0

Tel No. 519-438-0068 | Fax No.: 519-438-0070 | Email: [email protected]

Full job description available on request. We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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