Prep Cook

The Salvation Army; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Edmonton is seeking a Food Service Worker to perform all food service duties adhering to health standards. Responsibilities include preparing resident meals, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring food safety. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience in a similar role. This is a casual position with a target hiring range of $20.22 to $23.73 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an institutional or commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to observe safety precautions and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform all food services duties in accordance with health standards.
• Prepare food items as required for resident meals and community programs.
• Ensure cleanliness of food service areas and equipment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective organizational skills

Reliability and punctuality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certificate in culinary skills

Food Safe Handling Certificate

Job description

Who We Are

The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda for more than 130 years. We help more than 2 million people each year by providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter, and support those experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life.

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

Accountabilities

• Performs all food services duties in a manner that meets or exceeds Food Safe, OH&S, Canada Food Guideline and Edmonton Centre of Hope standards.
• Prepares and pre-prepares food items required for resident meals, including salads, salad dressings, vegetables, fruit plates, desserts, and items for residents, catering functions and community programs.
• Follows standardized recipes and approved procedures for washing, trimming, chopping, assembling, and portioning food.
• Performs duties requiring simple baking and cooking procedures for items such as muffins, puddings, custards, simple desserts, rice and pasta.
• Adheres to procedures for the preparation and storage of food supplies.
• Reports spoiled or defective food supplies immediately to the Lead Cook.
• Utilizes overproduced items within their lifespan where appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining stock room inventory levels to ensure records are accurate and updated.
• Operates all food services equipment according to instructions and safety standards.
• Performs all cleaning duties and ensures Food Services area (storage, kitchen, dining room) is clean, orderly, and up to standards.
• Ensures that all food service facilities and equipment are maintained according to Edmonton Centre of Hope standards; deficiencies are recorded and reported to Lead Cooks for follow-up.
• Assists in training and orientation of new staff, interns, NAIT and work experience students.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Performs lifting tasks as required up to a maximum of 23 kilos or 50 lbs using proper lifting procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Critical Relationship Management

Internal:

• Staff and residents of Grace Manor

Managerial Responsibility

• This position reports directly to the Lead Cook.
• No direct reports

Financial and Materials Management

• Ensure that all food service facilities and equipment are maintained according to Edmonton Centre of Hope standards.
• Ensure records are accurate, updated daily, and utilized in the ordering process.
• Ensure food purchased or donated is utilized appropriately without wastage.

Working Conditions

• Requires standing, handling food, frequent lifting, carrying supplies, walking, and occasional cleaning of floors and kitchen equipment. Lift up to 23 kilos or 50 lbs.
• Must be in good physical condition to bend, kneel or stoop to lift items such as dishes, tools, machinery, and food preparation equipment.
• All Food Service Workers must wear close-toed, non-skid shoes, which are a personal expense and must be worn at all times.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certificate in culinary skills (an added advantage)
• Food Safe Handling Certificate
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an institutional or commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures, health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of food preparation, quantity planning to minimize wastage and sanitation procedures.

Skills and Capabilities

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team in a busy kitchen
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
• Reliability and punctuality are essential
• Ability to observe safety precautions and safe work practices
• Ability to work as relief cook when called upon
• Ability to work within the mandate of The Salvation Army Mission Statement, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct
• All Food Service Workers must wear close-toed, non-skid shoes (personal expense and required)

Work Environment

The incumbent’s work environment is typically at work sites within residential settings and may involve the following conditions:

• Dealing with angry and abusive people
• Verbal abuse
• Exposure to bodily fluids and waste
• Exposure to drugs, alcohol and solvents
• On-call 24/7 or as scheduled
• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Sharp objects (e.g., needles, knives)
• Universal precautions
• Immunization for Hepatitis B
• Vaccination against Tuberculosis

Casual position with no fixed schedule. Target hiring range: $20.22 per hour at Step 1 to $23.73 per hour at Step 5.

Compensation

The target hiring range is $20.22 to $21.98 with a maximum of $23.73. Placement in the salary range will be based on 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.