Cook/Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher/Bus Person

HOURS:

• Varied. Casual two positions

• Prepares meals including meals for special dietary needs of the residents
• Adapts work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food services
• Makes use of and decides on 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 perform some employee supervisory duties in the absence of the Food Services Manager and Kitchen Supervisor
• May supervises students, volunteers and / or residents in work therapy
• May order food supplies
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness at all times within the kitchen and storage areas.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area – garbage, floors, dishes, cutlery, pots, and pans.
• Responsible for putting dishes back to their proper location.
• Maintain cleanliness of the plate racks, cup racks, equipment shelving, dishwasher, sinks, and all speed racks.
• Cleans all stainless steel after usage and mops floor when necessary.
• Polish and maintain silverware and other metal kitchen equipment.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner and maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition as per food safety plan.
• Assist with sorting donation and liaise with the Loading Dock department
• Regularly clean and organize food storage units including coolers and freezers
• Ensure regular inventory of purchased and donated items is complete
• Check compost, recycling, and garbage bins around the kitchen and replace if needed
• Ensure the safety of clients through proper handling of food according to food standards
• Follow legislative procedures and The Salvation Army standards for clean and dirty dishes
• Ensure appropriate disposal of food waste in accordance with regulations
• Assist with dishwashing duties when needed
• Maintains cleanliness of work and dining areas – surfaces, chairs, tables, garbage, floors, dishes, cutlery and condiment containers, dirty dish carts, and salad bar.
• Ensure any client spills cleaned and wet floor signage put up.
• Portions desserts for in-house and shelter clients and maintains cleanliness of desert cooler.
• Maintains and ensures the beverage station is refilled as required and cleaned regularly.
• Interact with the cook/s on duty as to the availability of fresh fruit or desserts to the loading dock by the van driver or other sources of donations.
• Informs Supervisor, Manager, or Cook when the stock of foodservice items is running low.
• Set up the small and large dining rooms for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Sets up snacks for staff breaks,
• Adapts work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food services
• Follows guidelines for the safety and security of food and equipment and monitors practices to ensure adherence
• Maintains a safe environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Certifications:

• High School diploma, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.
• Current and up to date WHIMS, First Aid Level I, Food Safe Level I

Experience:

• Cook: One to three years of Cooking experience with at least one year in Institutional Cooking.
• Other positions: At least 3 months experience in relevant field.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Must be fluent in English, both orally and written
• Is knowledgeable about food preparation and is familiar with kitchen equipment

Other Requirements

• Willingness to adhere to the Mission Statement of Harbour Light and the values of The Salvation Army
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including 5 AM
• Has the ability to stand for extended periods of time

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

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• Clean drivers abstract.
• 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.