Full Time Assistant Cook (union position)

The Brantford Booth Centre is a 58-bed emergency men’s shelter and Correctional Residential Facility (CRF) offering housing and reintegration supports to those in the Brantford-Brant area. This is a busy 24/7 facility that operates from a housing-focused and harm-reduction framework to reintegrate those we serve successfully back into their communities

• Maintain food preparation and service, in accordance with the approved monthly menu.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of all menu items; assist in the preparation for special luncheons, etc., as necessary.
• Produce balanced meals economically by using all food donations; ensure that food waste is kept to a minimum.
• Maintain the highest level of hygiene and cleanliness while performing all duties.
• Ensure the kitchen, pantry, and the walk-in freezer/fridge are maintained in a clean and organized manner at all times.
• Ensure that proper safety precautions and hygiene standards are followed, including Universal Precautions, compliance with all Health and Safety requirement.
• Must have working knowledge of all equipment, their function, and operations.
• Assist the Head Cook with kitchen duties, i.e., checking and putting away food orders on arrival from suppliers, with the inventory of all provisions and utensils, dishes, etc.
• Assist the Kitchen Helper with all cleaning duties as needed.
• Make bag lunch meals in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Prepare evening snacks for residents including those with any special dietary requirements.
• Complete any necessary preparations for the following day.
• Treat all clients with respect and dignity at all times.
• Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a permanent, full-time position with 37.5 hours per week. The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.

Shifts: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

• College diploma or Certificate of Food Management/Preparation, and/or a combination of education and life experience relative to the field of food preparation.
• Possess current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Maturity and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision.
• Ability to lift/carry loads up to forty pounds.
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
• 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.

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In support of our commitment to a healthy 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.

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