Cook
The Salvation ArmyWho We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
The Cook prepares and serves nutritious good tasting meals in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with food safety practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clean and organize storerooms and coolers during shift, including putting deliveries away
Plan and prepare meals in accordance with published service schedules.
Completely clean all work areas and equipment both during shift and before leaving
Follow written and oral portioning guidelines
Provide direction to volunteers helping in the kitchen
Ensure surplus food is properly cooled and stored at the end of the meal service and ensure food wastage is reduced
Report in writing occurrences or problems with customers or others so that action can be taken and ensure supervisor is aware of customer feedback relating to meals and service
Maintain discipline and order in the kitchen and in the dining room area. This is to be done firmly but respectfully and with assistance when needed
Record meal amounts and volunteer’s tickets for the shift worked
Complete shift duties from posted shift lists and verbal instructions
Ensure that catering needs are met according to the posted lists and any verbal instructions
Fill out food safety forms for the shift worked
Follow policy and procedures as outlined in manual and for each shift
Report all faulty kitchen equipment as quickly as possible
Provide sufficient preparation for the next day’s meal service, including pulling any needed items from the freezer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Cooking course certificate from a recognized accredited institution
Food Safe Level 1
Three years’ experience working in a responsible team position with indirect supervision, cooking and food purchasing, receiving and food safe practice
Adequate training in a restaurant type environment
Current first aid/ CPR level 1 certificate
OTHER CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Successful obtainment of clearance through The Salvation Army Child Abuse Registry
Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Record Check under the Criminal Records review act.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $23.43 to $23.68 with a maximum of $23.93.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.