Assistant Cook

The Salvation Army; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks a Food Service Worker for their Brantford Booth Centre. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and ensuring food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a college diploma in food management or related experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to serving clients with dignity.

Qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent experience in food preparation.
• Possess current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates.
• Ability to lift/carry loads up to forty pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food preparation and service according to the approved menu.
• Assist with special luncheons and ensure cleanliness and organization.
• Produce balanced meals economically while minimizing food waste.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sound judgment

Education

College diploma in Food Management/Preparation

Job description

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:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain food preparation and service, in accordance with the approved monthly menu.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of all menu items; assist in the preparation for special luncheons, etc., as necessary to accommodate visits, etc.
• Produce balanced meals economically by using all food donations; ensure that food waste is kept to a minimum.
• Maintain the highest level of hygiene and cleanliness while performing all duties.
• Ensure the kitchen, pantry, and the walk-in freezer/fridge are maintained in a clean and organized manner at all times.
• Ensure that proper safety precautions and hygiene standards are followed, including Universal Precautions; compliance with all Health and Safety requirement.
• Must have working knowledge of all equipment, their function and operations.
• Assist the Head Cook with kitchen duties, i.e. checking and putting away food orders on arrival from suppliers, with the inventory of all provisions and utensils, dishes, etc.
• Assist the Kitchen Helper with all cleaning duties as needed.
• Make bag lunch meals in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Prepare evening snacks for residents including those with any special dietary requirements.
• Complete any necessary preparations for the following day.
• Treat all clients with respect and dignity at all times.
• Perform any other position related duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Satisfactory Criminal background check is required for this role.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• College diploma or Certificate of Food Management/Preparation, and/or a combination of education and life experience relative to the field of food preparation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Maturity and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Possess current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision.
• Ability to lift/carry loads up to forty pounds.
• This is a busy 24/7 facility and flexibility is required, the shifts include weekdays and weekends; shifts will be offered as work becomes available
• Provide an original copy of a Criminal Records Check (CRC) with vulnerable sector screening secured through either the national Canadian Police Information Centre or through a local police detachment; Note: A satisfactory criminal background check is required
• Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and the Brantford Booth Centre.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $18.91 to $18.91 with a maximum of $18.91.

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:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain food preparation and service, in accordance with the approved monthly menu.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of all menu items; assist in the preparation for special luncheons, etc., as necessary to accommodate visits, etc.
• Produce balanced meals economically by using all food donations; ensure that food waste is kept to a minimum.
• Maintain the highest level of hygiene and cleanliness while performing all duties.
• Ensure the kitchen, pantry, and the walk-in freezer/fridge are maintained in a clean and organized manner at all times.
• Ensure that proper safety precautions and hygiene standards are followed, including Universal Precautions; compliance with all Health and Safety requirement.
• Must have working knowledge of all equipment, their function and operations.
• Assist the Head Cook with kitchen duties, i.e. checking and putting away food orders on arrival from suppliers, with the inventory of all provisions and utensils, dishes, etc.
• Assist the Kitchen Helper with all cleaning duties as needed.
• Make bag lunch meals in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Prepare evening snacks for residents including those with any special dietary requirements.
• Complete any necessary preparations for the following day.
• Treat all clients with respect and dignity at all times.
• Perform any other position related duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Satisfactory Criminal background check is required for this role.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• College diploma or Certificate of Food Management/Preparation, and/or a combination of education and life experience relative to the field of food preparation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Maturity and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Possess current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision.
• Ability to lift/carry loads up to forty pounds.
• This is a busy 24/7 facility and flexibility is required, the shifts include weekdays and weekends; shifts will be offered as work becomes available
• Provide an original copy of a Criminal Records Check (CRC) with vulnerable sector screening secured through either the national Canadian Police Information Centre or through a local police detachment; Note: A satisfactory criminal background check is required
• Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and the Brantford Booth Centre.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $18.91 to $18.91 with a maximum of $18.91.

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 [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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