Job Description

Business Unit: Metlakatla First Nation
Location: Metlakatla, British Columbia
Reporting to: Director of Health

The Metlakatla First Nation has an opening for a permanent, full-time Meals on Wheels position in Metlakatla. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing healthy meals and delivering them to our clients while maintaining a clean, sanitized, and safe work environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, purchasing, and keeping accurate inventory.

Responsibilities:
• Create monthly menus paying particular attention to the nutritional needs of clients with chronic illnesses (e.g., Diabetes);
• Prepare and package meals using Food Safe procedures and deliver meals directly to the client in the home;
• Serve clients in a respectful and caring way;
• Store leftovers according to Food Safe procedures;
• Use leftovers in a timely fashion and accordance with Food Safe handling procedures;
• Perform inventory counts and turnover;
• Collect all delivery containers;
• Communicate with clients regarding menu plans;
• Prepare grocery list, shop and be responsible for submitting receipts to the Director of Health;
• On a regular basis, work with the Nutritionist to enhance knowledge and skills for preparing foods;
• Participate in luncheons planned by the Health team;
• Record daily meal preparation;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies and Qualifications:
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience preparing food in a professional kitchen
• Minimum of one (1) year working with seniors and elders is an asset
• Experience working in the Indigenous community is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to use computer programs, such as Microsoft Office
• Current Food Safe Certificates I, II, and III
• Current WHMIS certificate
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clear Driver’s Abstract
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills

Working Conditions:
• Travel throughout the Metlakatla community is required.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Submission Deadline:
• Closing date: Monday, March 10, 2025.
• The wage is $26.00 per hour, 30 hours per week, Monday – Thursday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.
• We invite all interested parties to reply with strict confidence to the following Team Tailor Link: https://engagedhr.teamtailor.com/jobs/5552317-meals-on-wheels?promotion=1354278-trackable-share-link-indigenouscanada-meals-on-wheels
• For any questions about this job posting, please email [email protected]

Required languages: English

Education level: High School Diploma

Required skills: • • Minimum of one (1) year of work experience preparing food in a professional kitchen • Minimum of one (1) year working with seniors and elders is an asset • Experience working in the Indigenous community is an asset • Demonstrated ability to use computer programs, such as Microsoft Office • Current Food Safe Certificates I, II, and III • Current WHMIS certificate • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clear Driver's Abstract • Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills

Closest intersection: Prince Rupert