Location: York Academy - Calgary, Alberta Canada
Open To: Local, Provincial and National Candidate
Date Posted: May 20, 2016
Closing Date: Open Until A suitable Candidate Pool Is Found
Start Date: August 29th, 2017
End Date: Permanent Position

The Postition

York Academy invites application from individuals interested in serving as Custodians on a full-time term basis starting August 29, 2016.

York Academy is a new innovative private school dedicated to craft generations of “Multi-Talented Students”, “Multiple Intelligence Students” and “Renaissance Students”. We serve approximately 250 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and we are located in Calgary, Alberta Canada. York Academy is an arts, sciences, technology, robotics, sports, language, social and culture immersion school with a vibrant and dedicated school leadership committed to supporting student learning through innovative knowledge that meets 21st Century students and parents’ needs.

Purpose and Accountability

Under the authority of the Teacher, this position acts as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide curriculum support and instruction in the Career, Trade and Life Skills Program for students. York strives to provide students with early exposure to necessary life skills and trade experiences

This position is accountable for:

• Instructing within a strategic Cooking program;
• Preparing food for instructional purposes;
• Preparing food for students and staff
• Preparing food for celebrations and entertainment

The Candidate

• Post-secondary Journeyman Cook Certification which includes a minimum of one year of apprenticeship.
• An additional minimum of one year of diverse experience in major commercial operations, including supervision and/or instruction is required, along with experience in the administrative and managerial components of running a viable cafeteria operation.
• Continuing education related to responsibilities e.g., First Aid, CPR, ongoing upgrading of legislative standards, etc.
• Understands and appreciates the Food Preparation and Services Program and promotes and contributes to the objectives of the program.
• Adheres to sanitation, hygiene and safety standards and has basic computer and record keeping skills.
• Relates positively with students, staff, customers and on and off campus employers.
• Well-developed problem solving, organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently are necessary.
• Has very good oral and written communication skills, is able to respond appropriately to frequent interruptions, to work under pressure and to remain alert at all times.
• Personal suitability

Responsibilities

• Under the accountability of the Teacher, actively support York Academy Career, Trade and Life Skills Program by instructing/supervising the Cooking Program and facilitating learning keeping in mind the grade, age level, capacity and capability of students and accepted classroom learning practices; demonstrating/hands-on preparation of safe and sanitary practices; modeling; coaching/mentoring; providing insight and vision; meeting individual needs, troubleshooting problems, e.g., equipment breakdown, sanitation; assisting the Teacher in evaluation of students’ progress; supporting school’s discipline process in order to assist students with curriculum requirements as established by the Teacher and meet the goals of Career Pathways, e.g., students develop employable skills and safe practices; enable career choices; develop life skills and transferable skills.
• Prepare food for instructional purposes in collaboration with the Teacher and other staff by preparing food in a professional journeyman manner including menu items such as cold foods, hot foods, soups and sauces which cover a variety of cleaning, preparation and serving techniques; maintaining a professional kitchen area/facility in order to meet outcomes of the curriculum, e.g., measure accurately in metric and imperial, provide on-site food facilities, catering and banquet services.
• Prepare food for catering functions by preparing food in a professional journeyman manner including menu items such as cold foods, hot foods, soups and sauces which cover a variety of cleaning, preparation and serving techniques; maintaining a professional kitchen area/facility in order to maintain a sustainable enterprise.
• Setting the scope and sequence for the courses in conjunction with the Teacher; menu development and planning for all components of the program, e.g., calculating recipe ratios, correct scaling of a wide variety of ingredients for cafeteria, banquets, catering; developing recipes; ordering supplies, maintaining inventories; food costing and control for cost recovery; marketing; setting schedules and meeting deadlines; ensuring equipment repair and maintenance; providing client service; cash handling/invoicing; liaison with Health Inspector, etc. in order to meet standards of policies and regulations, ensure a viable program, maintain a safe working environment.
• Liaise with the community by acting as an ambassador for York Academy Career, Trade and Life Skills Program; working with community partners, e.g., SAIT, hotels, restaurants; general public regarding catering requirements gather career/industry information, fulfill catering contracts in order to keep the working community aware of the program and abilities of students.
• Perform responsibilities in a professional manner by acting in ways that are consistent with recognizing and respecting others, working to earn and sustain trust, communicating with others in ways that promote mutual understanding, using collaborative approaches to problem solving and decision making and giving colleagues the benefit of the doubt in order to create and maintain positive working relationships which lead to quality learning experiences for students.
• Contribute proactively to the safety and security of the learning environment by promoting a structured environment; identifying and accessing appropriate resources, designing and implementing appropriate hygiene and safety practices; following OH&S regulations; administering First Aid in order to promote the safety of the students and others, including the safety of the school cafeteria and catering patrons.
• Support the professional growth of self and others by providing limited direction to other staff under the authority of the Teacher, e.g., in-service staff; maintaining current certification, including specialized or on-going education; trying and adapting new methods; attending Staff and Departmental meetings in order to share/gain pertinent.
• Ensure compliance with school guidelines and fulfill employment contract by performing a variety of administrative functions and acting as a role model, e.g., acting as an effective member of multi-disciplinary team; adhering to all related legislation, e.g., Occupational Health, Privacy of Information, York Academy policy, practice and procedures; compiling and maintaining a variety of reports, including monitoring budgets; record keeping in order to be accountable for the performance of students through being accountable for own performance
• Stock inventory food and beverages for daily use; prepare dishes required for daily meal; set up the dining hall for food service; serve students and staff their daily lunch; perform with the weekly sanitation check list; perform other necessary duties as they arise; be responsible with inventory management; delegate after school hours meals plan for York Campus programs, activities and events; strong planner and organizer

For More Information

For more information, please visit York Academy Website: york.academy.
The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate pool is found; however, applications received on or before July 1, 2017 are assured careful consideration. Duties will commence August 29, 2017.

Applications

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, recent evaluation, and list of four recent references to careers@york.academy.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.