Full Time Cook

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals as outlined on menus and in accordance with Canada Food Guide and safe food handling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep kitchen and pantry in good order and in compliance with Fire / Health and Building codes
• Ensure proper nutritional guidelines are observed as per the Canada Food Guide
• Prepare and serve meals, and prepare for special dietary needs
• Keep record of meal preparation and delivery
• Follow and ensure guidelines for safety and security in the kitchen and during meal preparation
• Monitor & control food consumption
• Maintain record of all meals
• Shop for food supplies
• Maintain budget
• Conduct comparison-shopping
• Provide receipts
• Keep an up to date inventory of food supplies
• Rotate food stocks
• Ensure food storage areas i.e. pantry, are clean and in good order
• Keep an inventory of all kitchen equipment such as small appliances, utensils and especially sharps
• Bring any concerns immediately to the attention of staff in charge as well as Assistant Director and Director
• Report any damages to staff in charge as well as Assistant Director and or Director
• Supervise clients’ activities in the kitchen work areas as well as clients you take into the community (i.e. grocery shopping days)
• Provide supervision of clients assigned to “clean up” routines in kitchen pantry and dining area
• Assist program staff in teaching residents basic food preparation skills
• Review menus and maintain kitchen inventory
• Complete Sundry duties for required housekeeping and maintenance duties in the facility
• Support the Salvation Army Correctional & Justice Services Cuthbert House Mission statement
• Comply with policy and procedures as outlined in The Youth Criminal Justice Act, Cuthbert House’s policy and procedure manual, The Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services Standards and Guidelines and Operational Policy and Procedure manuals
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Valid First Aid/CPR

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year job related experience preferred

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada
• Possess a positive attitude and works well with other team members
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) in English
• Possess good knowledge of nutrition and safe food handling
• To maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and staff of The Salvation Army

• Valid Driver’s License, an asset

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

HOURS: 28 hours per week

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, must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.