Cook

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

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.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose Summary:

To maintain a high level of quality, service, cleanliness and safety in all areas while preparing and serving food products according to the organizations procedures.

This is a permanent full time position at 40 hours per week.

– Follow menu, considering leftovers, donated foods, and types of meals to be served. If required, change menu to use up leftovers and donated food, with advance notification of change to the Food Services Manager

– Clean areas used. Help with all cleaning including dishes if needed. Ensure and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitary conditions in dining room, kitchen and food storage areas

– Dry mop and wash floors in dishwashing area and dining room when kitchen helper unavailable

– Adhere to Government Health and Safety Regulations and contribute input to Staff Health & Safety Committee

– Maintain all records and reports as necessary

– Senior cook on duty will estimate food consumption and requisition food items if required

-Receive and check foods and supplies requisitioned for quality and quantity

-Maintain strict security of kitchen, dining room, equipment, and cleanliness standards

-Ensure adequate rotation of food supplies in order that food stored does not become stale

-Have a knowledge of all equipment – their functions and operations

-Report maintenance problems and equipment needs to Food Services Manager via work order

-Perform all the functions of cook: prepare a variety of food, portion cooked food, carve meat, bake, etc. Ensure that food served is attractive and tasty

-Prepare for special luncheons, as required

-Ensure that any necessary preparations for the following day are in place

-Prepare bag lunches

-Prepare snacks for Centre Programs (Residential and others as directed)

-Help serve on steam line

-Attend all staff meetings as required

Qualifications and Education requirements:

*NOTE: You may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• Food Safe
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

Experience:

• 3-5 years

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, please advise your supervisor of your intentions as soon as you know your application is being considered- normally at the stage where you are being interviewed.