Part Time Cook

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals as outlined in menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations to two separate programs, a community meal and seniors gathering.

****Currently the community meal is by take-out. Seniors meal is suspended during COVID-19 pandemic

General

• Monitor and participate in food preparation for 60 to 100 people twice per week and ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to recipes, portion control, cooking and serving standards
• Prepare and serve attractive, nutritious meals, according to the prepared menu plans and in accordance with applicable food service and Canada’s Food Guide
• Adapt work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food
• Make use of and decide on best use of resources, including donations to minimize waste
• Ensures compliance with the city of Toronto recycling guidelines
• Attend all staff and training meetings

Menu Planning 

• Create, develop, and maintain the menu following the Canada Food Guide, give oversight to and responsible for the ordering/shopping and purchasing necessary food and supplies; submit receipts to supervisor
• Prepare an ongoing list of food supplies needed according to menus
• Properly store and label all leftover food and supplies; rotate supplies to ensure older stock is used first

Supervision

• This role does not have any direct reports but may supervise up to 10 volunteers throughout a year in various programs
• Oversee and support scheduled volunteers, demonstrate work methods, and ensure they work together to achieve the purpose of the organization and enhance the ministries of The Salvation Army
• Demonstrate work methods to volunteers

 Health and Safety

• Ensure that daily temperatures are recorded for the sterile refrigerator and freezer, they are up to date for inspection
• Maintain cleanliness of all equipment, drawers, and cupboards and clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils etc.
• Responsible for all cleaning and sanitizing procedures in accordance with Public Health etc.
• Follow guidelines for the safety and security of food and equipment and monitor practices to ensure adherence
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment, report any equipment issues to supervisor
• Maintain sanitation, hygiene, health and safety standards and safe handling of foods while performing duties
• Adhere to fire and health and safety standards pertaining to the kitchen and other areas of the facility
• Report to the supervisor new equipment that is required or broken equipment, which needs to be repaired or replaced
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Certifications:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college Certificate program and/or specialized courses or certification e.g., Cook Basic Level 1 & 2
• Cook’s papers, one (1) year course would be an asset
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, personal vehicle and insurance is required, current copy of driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
• Ability and willingness to provide a valid Safe Food Handlers Certification

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience, with at least one (1) year of institutional cooking experience
• Experience in meal planning within a budget
• Experience with nutritional needs of seniors and the homeless population

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of nutrition and safe food handling
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to follow detailed instructions
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change
• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills
• Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

HOURS: 6 – 12 hours per week (Wednesday and Thursday)

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.