Description
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.
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: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 any other position related duties as assigned by your supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- College diploma or Certificate of Food Management/Preparation, and/or a combination of education and life experience relative to the field of food preparation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and effective interpersonal skills.
- Maturity and ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Possess current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates.
- Ability to work both independently and under supervision.
- Ability to lift/carry loads up to forty pounds.
- Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and the Brantford Booth Centre.
- NOTE: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening.
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