Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda

Cook

Prince Rupert, BC

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$25kDetected 6 hours ago

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About the role

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.
Job Description: POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY: The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The Incumbent's work environment is typically in a kitchen, dining, and storage areas.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Red Seal Certification Required (food services certification & food handling certification).
Other training as required by contract or The Salvation Army.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge about food preparation and is familiar with kitchen equipment.
The performance of the job requires attentive listening (empathy to guests/volunteers/co-workers) and the ability to give directions.
May be required to wear a full and clean uniform when provided, along with hair precautions, when on duty.
May be required to ensure that the building is secure and that safety standards are always met or exceeded.
Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of one academic year.
Food Safe Level 1
Food Safe Level 2 will be considered as an asset
Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification
WHMIS Training & Universal Precautions Training
Online New Hire Health and Safety Courses

Skills

Willingness to adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Values of The Salvation Army
Fluent in spoken and written English
Excellent team and interpersonal skills
Valid Driver's License and clean driver's abstract
Able to handle physical demands, which include lifting/carrying items up to 30 pounds
Has the ability to stand for extended periods of time
Immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against Tuberculosis are suggested

Compensation

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.

Benefits

We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

Company info

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:
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda.
The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.
Food Preparation:
Prepares and serves nutritious meals to guests
Prepares breakfast, (contenentail style), and Lunch
Prepares grocery list for Program coordinator every Friday so that things will be ready for the following week.
May assist with Bread pick up and other food related donation pick ups.
Ensures Food-Safe practices are always followed in food preparation and service.
May use a wide range of cookery methods to produce a range of menu items, including boil, blanch, simmer, poach, steam, stew, braise, roast, bake, grill and shallow fry.
Checks and records the temperature of food items and takes into consideration the amount of time they have been in the danger zone.
Ensures items stored in the refrigerator and freezers are labelled, dated, covered properly and placed on the appropriate shelf.
Takes the temperature of prepared foods before service and records the same.
Decides on the appropriate, creative, and efficient use of food to minimize wastage.
Prepares and sequences the timing of food and preparation of tasks.
Ensures menu deviations are recorded on the substitution chart provided.
May assist with recording monthly and quarterly statistics for meal numbers and volunteer hours, ensuring volunteers keep time sheets up to date.
Participates in scheduled job-related training as required.
Health & Safety:
Keep clean all food preparation devices ensuring they are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness using the appropriate cleaning products.
Completes daily temperature audits for fridge and freezer and record at the beginning of shift
Reports any problems and work in concert with the Community Ministries Supervisor.
Ensures that proper safety precautions and hygiene standards are followed, including Universal Precautions.

Equal opportunity

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.

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