Description
This is a temporary, full-time position based upon 40 hours per week. Flexibility in scheduling is required. 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.
Start Date: May 1, 2021
End Date: February 28, 2022
The operational hours of this facility are 24/7
This is a unionized facility.
Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and serve attractive, nutritious, tasty meals, according to the prepared menu plans, ensuring that meals are prepared and stored in advance when aware of an upcoming absence. Arrange for any special dietary needs of clients and ensure that these are followed through
- Prepare an ongoing list of food supplies needed according to menus
- Ensure that Department of Health and Fire regulations are adhered to in the kitchen and food storage areas
- Maintain cleanliness of all equipment, drawers, and cupboards
- Receive, check, and store food supplies when they are delivered. Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and food storage areas (pantry and freezers)
- Report to appropriate staff any client behaviors that is not in keeping with the program of The Lighthouse
- Prepare food orders as needed, submitting these to the Director for purchasing
- Report equipment that needs repair or replacement to supervisor
- Whenever possible, prepare the meals when there are anticipated absences
- Maintain high nutritional value based on Canada’s Food Guide
- Prepare all snacks required throughout the week and weekend
- Provide supervision of volunteers
- Be a functioning team member in support of the Halton Lighthouse Mission
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Secondary School completion or equivalent
- One year to three years of prior related experience, with a least one year of institutional cooking experience.
- Safe Food Handler’s and Current First Aid & CPR Certifications are required.
- Ability to lift/move 25 lbs.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of English language
- Good organizational skills, self-motivated and disciplined
- Experience/Working knowledge in word processing; spread sheet use
- Knowledge of Canada Food Guide
- Able to work with and facilitate volunteers
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate
- Ability to demonstrate a supportive, respectful, non-judgmental approach to clients
- Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening (where applicable).
- Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s License, a current copy of driver’s abstract
- May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry
- Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered
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