Cook

The Salvation Army International; Canada; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

RRSPs

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a casual/relief Cook to prepare nutritious meals in line with menus, public health and safety standards. You will manage kitchen operations, collaborate with staff, and ensure quality service for diverse dietary needs.

Responsibilities include inventory, food ordering, and guidance to kitchen staff in the absence of the Head Chef. This role emphasizes strong organization, teamwork, and commitment to the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary program of at least one academic year.
• Hold a current and valid Safe Food Handler’s Certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience in food preparation within a commercial, institutional, or industrial kitchen.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation regulations, and safe food handling practices.
• Apply basic cooking techniques and food preparation methods to consistently produce quality meals.
• Prepare meals that accommodate a variety of dietary needs and restrictions, including allergen-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian requirements.
• Exhibit strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills to ensure timely meal preparation, cleanliness, and safety compliance.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members, demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, adaptability, and a strong customer service approach.
• Lead by example through a strong work ethic, self-motivation, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning and flexibility.
• Successfully complete applicable background screening requirements and demonstrate a willingness to support and uphold the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals per approved menus, dietary guidelines, and safety regulations.
• Plan and coordinate food production, manage inventory, and order supplies.
• Accommodate dietary needs to ensure safe meal service for all individuals served.
• Receive, inspect, and store food and supplies in compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain kitchen, pantry, refrigeration, freezer, and storage areas for cleanliness and readiness.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance or replacements as needed.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Head Chef and ensure efficient workflow.
• Promote safe food handling practices and compliance with procedures and certifications.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and fire regulations.
• Track and document food safety and sanitation standards and prepare for inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary program (1 year)

Safe Food Handler’s Certification

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: Position Purpose: The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, appealing meals in accordance with established menus, Canada's Food Guide, and all applicable food safety and sanitation regulations. The position also maintains a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment, assists with inventory control and food ordering, and may provide guidance to kitchen staff in the absence of the Head Chef.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals in accordance with approved menu plans, dietary guidelines, food safety regulations, and organizational standards.
• Plan and coordinate food production by estimating requirements, managing inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining accurate food, equipment, and inventory records.
• Accommodate and monitor special dietary needs to ensure safe, inclusive, and appropriate meal service for all individuals served.
• Receive, inspect, and store food and supply deliveries in compliance with food safety, quality, and inventory control standards.
• Maintain and oversee kitchen, pantry, refrigeration, freezer, and storage areas to ensure cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and operational readiness.
• Monitor and report equipment performance, identifying maintenance, repair, or replacement needs to minimize disruptions to food service operations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to kitchen staff in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring efficient workflow and consistent service delivery.
• Promote and enforce safe food handling practices, established kitchen procedures, and compliance with food handler certification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with public health, workplace safety, fire safety, and Occupational Health and Safety regulations, maintaining a safe environment for staff and visitors.
• Track, document, and maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including temperature monitoring, record keeping, secure storage practices, and routine cleaning activities to support inspection readiness and operational excellence.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary program of at least one academic year; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Hold a current and valid Safe Food Handler’s Certification.
• Possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience in food preparation within a commercial, institutional, or industrial kitchen environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation regulations, and safe food handling practices.
• Apply basic cooking techniques and food preparation methods to consistently produce quality meals.
• Prepare meals that accommodate a variety of dietary needs and restrictions, including allergen-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian requirements.
• Exhibit strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills to ensure timely meal preparation, cleanliness, and safety compliance.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members, demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, adaptability, and a strong customer service approach.
• Lead by example through a strong work ethic, self-motivation, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning and flexibility.
• Successfully complete applicable background screening requirements and demonstrate a willingness to support and uphold the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Working Conditions

This is a casual/relief position. There are no standard weekly hours of work as an “elect-to-work” position, no guaranteed hours and work will be offered on an as needed basis; shifts may include days, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Use of kitchen tools and appliances (i.e., knives, stove/oven, dishwasher etc. Shifts could include days, afternoons, evenings and weekends, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and includes a ½ hour unpaid meal break with some flexibility in scheduling dependent on operational requirements.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $20.09 to $25.11 with a maximum of $30.13. 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.

We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth.