Casual Cook

The Salvation Army in Canada; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 29,742 - 30,210; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare food for clients and staff. This entry-level role requires flexibility, compliance with safety standards, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. The position offers competitive pay within the range of $21.59 to $22.26. Candidates should have cooking experience and relevant safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Willingness to support the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army.
• More than one year of experience in quantity cooking, preferably in health care facilities.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for the community, clients, and staff according to the approved menu.
• Ensure food is presented well and meeting safety and hygiene standards.
• Work as part of the Food Services Team.

Skills

Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality

Organization and time management skills

Ability to read and implement recipes

Ability to read and follow recipes

Education

One academic year of a formal post-secondary/college program

Current Food Safe Level 1

WHMIS certificate

Tools

Standard commercial kitchen equipment

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 worldwide 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.

Position Purpose Summary

The position provides food preparation in order to serve the community, clients and staff. The cook is responsible to provide quality food according to the approved menu, follow safety, hygiene and nutrition standards and work as part of the Food Services Team.

Accountabilities

• Able to cook, bake, and taste food on a consistent basis, including but not limited to meats, fish, vegetables, soups, sauces, desserts, cookies, muffins, sandwiches, and salads
• Able to organize and have food prepared on time for meal service that are of high quality and are well presented
• Accurately prepare portions of food to minimize waste
• Prepare food for special events
• Demonstrate flexibility in making menu substitutions when warranted
• Prepare for next day, including making sure items are removed from the freezer as per Food Safe standards
• Adhere to principles/directives of Food Safe in storage, handling, and preparation of food
• Labelling, dating, and storing foods in kitchen following Food Safe guidelines
• Consistently keeps work areas clean and sanitized
• Accept deliveries and ensures that orders are correct, properly rotated, stored, and labelled
• Ensure the correct meal is served when requested as per dietary requisitions
• Operate all equipment safely as per operating procedures
• Work cooperatively with all food services staff for a smooth, professional delivery of service
• Assist with managing leftovers and clean up at the end of shift
• Take direction from Food Services Manager, Executive Director, or designate
• Monitor and record food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and service all phases of foods served. (HACCP standards are to be met)
• Wash dishes as required
• Able to be flexible with duties to ensure teamwork and cooperation
• Perform other related duties as required.

Written And Verbal Communication

• Strong verbal communication with dietary staff, management, and residents
• Accurately convey work-related matters in written format

Critical Relationship Management

Internal

• Executive Director
• Food Services Manager
• Operations Manager
• Food Services team
• Other staff/employees
• Residents & their families

External

• Vendors & food suppliers

Managerial Responsibility

• Reports directly to: Food Services Manager
• Direct reports: n/a

Financial And Materials Management

• Material: working with standard commercial kitchen equipment, including knives, oven, stove
• Financial: n/a

Working Conditions

The work environment is typically in a large and busy kitchen. The incumbent works as part of the Food Services team.

Conditions May Include

• Hot/Steamy environment
• Crowded in some cases
• Pressure with timelines
• Cuts, Burns and entering freezers
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Sharp objects
• Electrical hazards
• Injury from lifting
• Falling on wet/slippery floors
• Dealing with difficult resident situations

Physical Requirements

• Able to push, pull, & lift a minimum of 23 kg
• Able to stand for entirety of shift
• Able to crouch or bend down following proper form
• Able to reach above and overhead

Education, Qualifications And Certifications

Education and Experience

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of one academic year is an asset
• More than one year of experience in quantity cooking, preferably in the health care facilities
• Current Food Safe Level 1 minimum
• WHMIS certificate
• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).

Skills And Capabilities (examples Provided Below)

• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to read and implement recipes and work routines
• Ability to read and follow recipes in imperial or metric

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $21.59 to $21.93 with a maximum of $22.26. 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Non-profit Organization Management