Kitchen Assistant

Assists, at the cook’s direction, the prepping and serving of all meals.  Ensures the food preparation areas and dining room are clean and hygienic, all food stuffs are stored safely, and all food handling techniques are followed.

Accountabilities:

• Assists in preparing and serving meals as directed by the cook
• Cleans the dining room, kitchen, prep area, storage room which includes the floor, tables, chairs, beverage area, mug and utensil storage area and floors
• Completes inventory of received goods; sorts and safely stores all items as per standards
• Rinses and processes dishes, utensils, trays etc. through dishwasher, ensuring a continual adequate supply is available for use
• Removal of garbage and cleaning of bins
• Any other duties as assigned within the job classification

Health and Safety

• Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures in place; complies with all instructions from the employer concerning health and safety as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Workers Compensation
• Ensures all procedures, rules and guidelines for the safety and security of clients and staff are enforced and respected
• Must wear non-skid CSA approved safety shoes

Physical Effort

• The job requires a frequent amount of standing, preparing foods, moderate amounts of lifting, cutting, chopping, carrying supplies and walking
• Regularly required to lift and carry items up to 10 pounds unaided
• Occasionally required, with help, to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required, with the aid of proper equipment, to push/pull skids of food up to 200 pounds

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills/Knowledge:

• Minimum of a high school diploma; successful completion of a recognized certificate in cooking and/or meal prep a strong asset
• Knowledge and proven ability of basic cooking techniques
• Less than 2 years recent experience in an institutional kitchen setting preferably serving a marginalized/vulnerable population
• Current certification in approved safe food handling or willing to be certified upon hiring
• Current WHMIS training or be willing to take the training upon hire
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills

COVID-19 VACCINATION

 In support of our commitment to a health and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date.  The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation.  If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• To promote the mission, policies and objectives of the Salvation Army and The Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope
• To carry out tasks in a way that meets client needs and allows us to be a transforming influence in our community
• To uphold and promote our core values, Hope, Service, Dignity & Stewardship and taking time to celebrate client successes
• To maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the clientele and coworkers of The Salvation Army and The Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope
• At all times participate as an active and responsible team member in all work groups and treat fellow employees and officers in a respectful manner
• To treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution
• At all times represent the organization in a professional manner and act in the best interest of the employer
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training as offered
• Be able to supply a current clear Criminal Police/Vulnerable Sector Check
• Be willing to obtain clearance through the Salvation Army Internal Abuse Registry and be willing to sign the Salvation Army Code of Conduct Receipt & Acknowledgement Form

Status:  Regular, part-time; 20 hours per week