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
• Knowledge of traditional food preservation and preparation 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 level 1 certificate
• 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: Wednesday, May 14^th
• 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 and apply with their resume and cover letter.
• For any questions about this job posting, please email humanresources@metlakatla.ca