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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:
Accountabilities:
- Participate in food preparation to ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to posted menu plan special dietary concerns recipes portion control cooking and serving standards.
- Prepare and serve attractive nutritious meals according to the prepared menu plans and in accordance with applicable food service and Canada Food Guide.
- Adapt work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food services.
- Participate in the receiving of food and kitchen supply deliveries by sorting and storing in a safe manner according to policy and health & safety standards.
- Ensure food supplies for the days meals are removed from appropriate storage areas.
- Make use of and decide on best use of resources including donations to minimize waste and to prepare meals.
- Participate in the rotation of food products on a regular basis to avoid spoilage or forgotten food.
- Ensure left over food items are stored properly in refrigerator and/or freezer including label with date time and item information.
- Ensure frozen foods are rotated and used according to date of receipt.
- Prepare evening snack and leave for Front Line Workers
- Prepare baked items making use of donated baking supplies.
- Prepare coffee tea juice etc. for each meal.
- Provide courteous sanitary and timely food service to residents and guests.
- Perform other position related duties as required.
Volunteer Supervision and Task Delegation
- Welcome volunteers by providing an orientation to the kitchen and explain what the meal is and what their duties are during their shift.
- Instructs (teach) and monitor volunteer food service staff who are assisting in food preparation
- Train(teach) volunteer of proper sanitation i.e. wear hairnet gloves apron hand washing etc.
- Train (teach) volunteers on the use of equipment/tools to reduce the risk of injury.
- Always ensure proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen
- Work according to the Health & Safety Act and Regulations
Health & Safety
- Ensure all food products and kitchen equipment are stored in an orderly and safe manner according to food safety standards and health and safety procedures.
- Follow guidelines for the safety and security of food and equipment and monitor practices to ensure adherence.
- Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment report any equipment issues to supervisor. Complete maintenance request form.
- Maintain sanitation hygiene health and safety standards and safe handling of foods while performing duties.
- Maintain cleanliness of all equipment drawers and cupboards and clean food preparation areas cooking surfaces and utensils.
- Adhere to fire and health and safety standards pertaining to the kitchen and other areas of the facility.
- Clean kitchen food services area after each meal including but not limited to: stove hood kitchen ventilation system ovens stove backsplash stove top microwave oven steamer grill and cupboards.
- Clean dining room area after each meal including but not limited to: tables chairs serving counter water station toaster trolleys freezer doors windowsills etc.
- Remove bread trays to storage area for return to vendor.
- Thoroughly sweep and scrub (mop) kitchen floor after each meal.
- Thoroughly sweep and scrub (mop) storage room floors on a weekly basis.
Skills and Capabilities
- Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.
- Ability to work with people experiencing homelessness.
- Experience working with volunteers and delegating tasks.
- Experience cooking for 200 people for lunch and dinner.
- Possess a positive attitude and works well with other team members.
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) in English
- Possess good knowledge of nutrition and safe food handling.
- To maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and staff of The Salvation Army.
- Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion and provide an original copy of a Background check with vulnerable sector screening.
- Ability and 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.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $18.99 to $23.73 with a maximum of $28.48.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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
