Cook

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Position Summary:

• To maintain a high level of quality, service, cleanliness and safety in all areas while preparing and serving food products according to the organizations procedures
  
  

Responsible To

Family & Food Services Director

Interpersonal Relationships

Will be required to work in cooperation with other staff members in job related areas. To treat Officers, clients, staff, volunteers, fine-options, and the public with respect, dignity and integrity.

Dress Code

• Will dress in a manner that is professional and presentable and in keeping with the employment position
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow menu, considering leftovers, donated foods, and types of meals to be served. If required, change menu to use up leftovers and donated food, with advance notification of change to the Facility Director
• Clean areas used. Help with all cleaning including dishes if needed. Ensure and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitary conditions in dining room, kitchen and food storage areas
• Dry mop and wash floors in dishwashing area and kitchen
• Adhere to Government Health and Safety Regulations and contribute input to Staff Health & Safety Committee
• Maintain all records and reports as necessary
• Senior cook on duty will estimate food consumption and requisition food items if required
• Receive and check foods and supplies requisitioned for quality and quantity
  
  

The Salvation Army – Crossroads Residential Services

• Maintain strict security of kitchen, dining room, equipment, and cleanliness standards
• Ensure adequate rotation of food supplies in order that food stored does not become stale
• Have a knowledge of all equipment – their functions and operations
• Report maintenance problems and equipment needs to the program coordinator via work order
• Perform all the functions of cook: prepare a variety of food, portion cooked food, carve meat, bake, wash dishes. Ensure that food served is attractive and tasty
• Prepare for special luncheons, as required
• Ensure that any necessary preparations for the following day are in place
• Prepare bag lunches
• Prepare snacks for Centre Programs and other as directed
• Help serve on steam line
• supervise and assist fine options and volunteers with cleaning and food prep tasks
• Help out with washing and folding linin when needed
• Attend all staff meetings as required
  
  

Administration

The Employee shall:

• Adhere to standards consistent with the values and philosophy of the Centre and The Salvation Army
• Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in-service training
• Engage in formal evaluation sessions with your direct supervisor at 3 months of the first year of employment and annually thereafter
• Read and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook
• As applicable, suggest improvements to management
• Represent the organization in a professional manner
  
  

Courtesy And Confidentiality

A large part of the work of the Cook involves people, therefore, courtesy and confidentiality are important. Employees are to show courtesy, respect and dignity as much as possible to fellow employees, program clients, residential clients and the public. All employees are expected to abstain from using profane language while on The Salvation Army premises or during Salvation Army business.

If you are aware of confidential information as part of your work, do not discuss it with anyone other than those to whom you are responsible, at work. Divulging any information is grounds for disciplinary action and possible dismissal.

The Salvation Army

You are responsible to uphold and support the religious component of The Salvation Army. If your private life conflicts with the rules, standards and philosophy of this centre, this should not be shared with the people you may come in contact with while working at the centre.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are considered minimum:

• High School diploma and a minimum of 6 months specialized training or equivalent
• 1 year experience in cook’s position
• Physically able to complete tasks
• Clean and presentable to the public
• A criminal background check is required
  
  

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $19.09 to $23.87 with a maximum of $28.64.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.