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

Service Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

• Ongoing daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and cleaning of the Food Service Department.
• Prepare and follow menus considering the Canada Food Guide, leftovers and donated food. If required, adjust menu accordingly.
• To network and maintain good rapport with The Salvation Army's different Ministry Units and outside Community Organizations.
• Effectively utilize volunteers and students.

• Perform all the functions of a cook and supervise your team.
• To maintain strict security of the kitchen, dining room, food storage areas and equipment. If necessary call for assistance
• In the absence of the Food Services Coordinator, order and purchase food weekly according to menu, donations and budget.
• Receive and check food and supplies for quality, quantity and accuracy of order.
• Must wear cooks uniform while on duty, as provided by The Salvation Army.
• Maintain inventory, daily logs, food time lines and temperature control and follow Food Safe and HACCP guidelines.
• Adhere to government health and safety regulations and cleanliness standards on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as required.
• Maintain statistical and food control records.
• Continually seeks to improve existing & ongoing operations.
• Willing and able to develop professionally as required.
• Follow all protocol, policies and procedures for the Food Service Department.
• To provide The Salvation Army Booth Center with a positive visibility within the C.A.R.S. Facility.
• Any concerns or issues must be addressed with your immediate supervisor.
• To attend Booth Center and C.A.R.S. Staff meetings as required.
• To prepare as required food for the other C.A.R.S. Ministries in consultation with the respective manager.
• To maintain count of meal tickets received and log the number of meals served.
• Monitors and completes preventative maintenance procedures for Food Service Equipment. When there is an equipment malfunction, notify on call person, then, contact appropriate service representatives for...