Kitchen Assistant

Assists, at the cook’s direction, the prepping and serving of meals. Food Bank intake relief when needed and processing of daily food donations.  Ensures the food preparation areas and dining room are clean and hygienic, all foodstuffs are stored safely, and all food handling techniques are followed.

HOURS:

• Full-time / Permanent
• 30 hours/week (Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m.-3.30 p.m.)

• Assist Meal Program Supervisor with food preparation (breakfast and lunch, Mon-Fri).
• Serve breakfast and lunch to clients.
• Clean/sanitize up serving counters, tables, chairs in the dining hall during and after serving according to Covid sanitation regulations as it slows with the guests.
• Wash dishes after breakfast and set up immediately for lunch; wash dishes after lunch.
• Assist in the organization, maintenance, and general cleanliness of the Meal Centre, Food Bank and Share Shelf area, Food Bank.
• Process daily food donations from loop program (Save-On-Foods), Freshco, Walmart, and RCWC.
• Sort food donations and dispose of products that are not suitable for human consumption.
• Arrange for discarding of items that are not usable.
• Organize the food on the shelves and fridges; organize freezer; keep attention to produce expiration date.
• Break down boxes, take out recycle as needed.
• Rotate meat in stand-up freezer as well as walk-in fridge.
• Assist truck driver with weight as needed (includes heavy lifting up to 40 lbs.).
• In the absence of the Meal Program Supervisor fill in the role with Meal Program and cover Food Bank intake that there is no interruption in services.
• Serve clients on the share shelf.
• Stock shelves in between clients and prepare hampers (includes heavy lifting up to 40 lbs.).
• Provide emergency food hampers as directed by Community Program Coordinator.
• May assist in the maintenance of client files and statistical records.
• May direct work of volunteers assisting in Food Bank & Share Shelf.
• Professionally represent The Salvation Army.
• By presenting a clean and tidy appearance, including good grooming and the wearing of appropriate clothing.
• Demonstrate empathy and concern for clients/families/volunteers.
• All contacts with donors, the general public, and other employees are to be courteous and professional.
• Complete a timesheet each day and hand it to the supervisor at the end of the pay period.

Education/Certifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma; successful completion of a recognized certificate in cooking and/or meal prep a strong asset.
• Valid Food Safe certificate.

Experience:

• Less than 2 years of recent experience working in a professional kitchen setting preferably serving a marginalized/vulnerable population.
• Knowledge and proven ability to carry out basic cooking techniques

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a very high-paced environment.

• A positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change.
• Exhibit good listening skills have strong communication skills and respect authority.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Represent the organization professionally and engagingly.
• Ability to lift/move regularly up to 40 pounds.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies and procedures and associated legislation.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with supervision in a multi-faceted environment.
• Effective organizational and time management skills – self-motivated and disciplined self-starter.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

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

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean driver 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.