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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 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 SUMMARY:
The role is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

FOOD PREPARATION:
Prepares and serves nutritious meals to guests following Canadas Food Guide and the Dietician-approved menu.
Ensures Food-Safe practices are always followed in food preparation and service.
May use a wide range of cookery methods to produce a range of menu items including boil blanch simmer poach steam stew braise roast bake grill and shallow fry.
In collaboration with the Food Services Manager ensures inventory is rotated every when new stock arrives.
Checks and records the temperature of food items and takes into consideration the amount of time they have been in the danger zone.
Ensures items stored in the refrigerator and freezers are labelled dated covered properly and placed on the appropriate shelf.
Takes the temperature of prepared foods before service and records the same.
Decides on the appropriate creative and efficient use of food to minimize wastage.
Prepares and sequences the timing of food and preparation of tasks.
Ensures menu deviations are recorded on the substitution chart provided.
May assist with recording monthly and quarterly statistics for meal numbers volunteer and Fine Option hours ensuring time sheets are up to date.
Participates in scheduled job-related training as required.
and all cooking equipment.

HEALTH & SAFETY
May clean all food preparation devices ensuring they are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness using the appropriate cleaning products.
Completes daily temperature audits for fridge and freezer and record at the beginning and end of shift on the daily audit form.
Reports any problems and work in concert with the Food Services Manager.
Ensures that proper safety precautions and hygiene standards are followed including Universal Precautions.
Ensures the kitchen food storage and fridge/freezer are kept clean and organized at all times.
Ensures high sanitation and cleanliness standards are maintained throughout the kitchen dining room and food storage areas including removing kitchen & dining room waste cleaning and folding linen showing supervising and assisting Fine Options personnel with cleaning and food prep tasks.
May be required to wear a full and clean uniform when provided along with hair precautions when on duty.
May be required to ensure that the building is secure and that safety standards are always met or exceeded.
Ensures proper lifting twisting & reaching techniques are used during job performance.
Demonstrates a high standard of personal hygiene.
Participates in monthly workplace inspections.

COMMUNICATION
Communicates clearly with other staff members and/or volunteers regarding food service & food safety in a positive and encouraging manner as they assist in providing service to guests.
Maintains product service and market knowledge.
Always treats guests and other staff with respect and dignity.
May provide in-scope supervision and advice to fellow workers students and/or volunteers especially in Managers absence.
Perform other position-related duties as required.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Governance Boards and Councils: None
Internal: Executive Director Community Ministries leaders and staff kitchen team.
External: May provide visibility for The Salvation Army by maintaining positive relations within the community through public Community Network Committees volunteers general public.

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:
Reports directly to the Food Services Manager.
Provides training mentoring and orientation to new staff volunteers Fine Options personnel and students.
The incumbent works as a team member and independently.
They may demonstrate work methods to new employees volunteers and/or students.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
Minor material responsibility (proper storage and use of food and equipment).
The Incumbent is involved in minor financial responsibility regularly or on a relief basis and is responsible for the wise use of their department resources.
They may be authorized to spend disburse or collect small amounts of cash.
The Incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Incumbents work environment is typically in a kitchen dining and storage areas.
The following disagreeable work conditions may exist:
Dirt dust temperature variations
Cramped workstation
Work-related stress
Angry and abusive people
Verbal abuse
Noisy
Hot/Steamy environment
Pressure with timelines
Cuts & Burns

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor harm injury or illnesses due to:
Physical attacks by others (i.e. violent/aggressive guests)
Exposure to infectious diseases
Hot/steamy conditions
Emergency response situations (fire bomb threat etc.)
Other potentially dangerous situations
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Moving objects
Electrical hazards
Risk of back strain
Falling on wet and/or slippery floors
Cuts or burns

The Incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):
Universal Precautions.
Adherence to Food Safe practices as prescribed and outlined in Food Safe Levels 1 and 2 training.
Use gloves provided when necessary.
Immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against Tuberculosis and flu are suggested.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
Uniform will be laundered daily.

The performance of the job requires a small amount of computer work lifting/moving equipment may assist with loading/unloading trucks (groceries) a frequent amount of standing cutting chopping carrying supplies and walking.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Qualifications and Certifications:
Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of one academic year.
Red Seal Certification Required (food services certification & food handling certification).
Food Safe Level 1
Food Safe Level 2 will be considered as an asset
Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification
WHMIS Training & Universal Precautions Training
Online New Hire Health and Safety Courses
Other training as required by contract or The Salvation Army
Note: an alternative level of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
A minimum of one year of experience cooking in an industrial kitchen
Knowledge about food preparation and is familiar with kitchen equipment.

Skills and Capabilities:
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 Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
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).
Fluent in spoken and written English
Excellent team and interpersonal skills
Valid Drivers License and clean drivers abstract (may be required for some positions)
Background check consent and aclear vulnerable sector screening
Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training
Able to handle physical demands which include lifting/carrying items up to 30 pounds
Has the ability to stand for extended periods of time
Immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against Tuberculosis are suggested
The performance of the job requires attentive listening (empathy to guests/volunteers/co-workers) and the ability to give directions. It also requires frequent attention to the preparation of food reading recipes adhering to safety procedures and regulations and keeping track of what supplies are needed before running out

This is a Full-time posiiton

Weekly scheduled hours:40

Compensation:

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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.