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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 PURPOSE SUMMARY:
This position provides preparation and serving of nutritious meals as outlined on menus of the day in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.Food Service:
Prepares meals; may prepare for special dietary needs of residents/clients.
Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as griddles, deep fryers, steamers, steam kettle, electric skillet.
Makes use of and decides on best use of resources, especially donations to maximize utilization and minimize waste.
Ensures food safe practices for the efficient delivery of services.
Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
Follows guidelines for the safety and security of food and equipment; monitor practices to ensure adherence.
Provides input into meal preparation.
Mentors/guides Kitchen Helper in assisting with production and service of meals.
Provides internal catering services for special events.
Receives, processes, moves all donated/purchased food and related items to their storage location.
Maintains records as required.
Assumes supervisor’s, or designate, duties during his/her absence.
May perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Food Services Supervisor or Team Leader
May supervise students, volunteers and/or residents in work assignments.
2.Administrative:
Submits incident and injury reports as required.
Completes and maintains monthly reports/logs as required by accreditation standards, and legislative/health and safety.
Attends monthly staff meeting.
Attends monthly coaching meetings.
Attends mandatory training as scheduled.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This is a full time position at 40 hours per week.
Candidate must be able to work weekends, early shift(6:00 am - 2:30 pm), and night shift (11:00 am - 7:30 pm), 5 days a week, 8 hours/a day.
Works in a commercial kitchen within a men’s residential facility.
Hot/steamy environment; also enters freezers.
Noise and odours
Timeline pressures.
Works with moving and sharp objects.
Potential for cuts and burns.
Verbal aggression from residents/clients
Shift work that may affect lifestyle.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months
Cook’s papers (1 year course)
Police Information Check (PIC)
Canadian institute of Food Safety Food Handler Certification Course or equivalent
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
One to three years prior related experience with at least one year of institutional cooking experience.
Knowledge of health and sanitary regulations.
Skills and Capabilities:
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Creativity to come with new recipes to utilize donations.
Physical endurance to stand, as well as perform physical duties of the role, much of the shift.
Dexterity, good motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Communication skills to work effectively with other kitchen staff and adapt to various personalities.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $20.87 to $26.08 with a maximum of $31.30.
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. Read more