Cook – Casual

The Salvation Army


Description

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepares meals; may prepare for special dietary needs of the residents
  • Adapts work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food services
  • Makes use of and decides on best use of resources, including donations to minimize waste
  • Follows guidelines for the safety and security of food and equipment and monitors practices to ensure adherence
  • May perform some employee supervisory duties in the absence of the Food Services Manager
  • May supervises students, volunteers and / or residents in work therapy
  • May order food supplies
  • Performs other duties as assigned

    • NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.


    QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:


    The successful job applicant will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.

    Up to Date food handling course.


    NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

    SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS: The successful applicant will hold/have:


    · Cook’s papers (1 year course)

    · Precautionary Measures


    MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE: The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:

    One to three years of prior related experience, with at least one year of institutional cooking experience.


    PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, moderate amounts of lifting, cutting, chopping, carrying supplies and walking.

    The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds.


    CONCENTRATION REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires frequent attention to the preparation of food, reading recipes, adhering to safety procedures and regulations and occasionally ordering supplies.


    WORKING CONDITIONS: Casual – On call – Training will be provided. 


    CLOSING DATE: May 31st, 2024

    Please email your cover letter and resume in confidence to:


    Please note any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

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