Cook

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.

Hours:

• On-Call days and afternoons. Flexibility is required.

• Works with Food Services Coordinator and follows the meal plan and recipes laid out for food preparation
• Prepares meals; may prepare for special dietary needs of the residents
• Adapts work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food services
• Makes good use of and decides on the best use of resources, including donations to minimize waste
• Follows guidelines for the safety and security of food and equipment and monitors practices to ensure adherence
• May supervises students, volunteers, and/or guests
• Performs other duties as assigned

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months and/or Cooks papers (1 yr. course)
• Food Safe Certification Up to Date
• WHMIS Training
• First Aid/CPR

Experience:

• One to three years of prior related experience, with at least one year of institutional cooking experience.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Familiarity with cleaning supplies and janitorial procedures

Preferred Skills/Capabilities:

• Ability to work alongside people who are homeless with possible mental health and addictions issues
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift more than 20lbs

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, will be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

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

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