Cook

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•London, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum Secondary School Diploma
Good knowledge of nutrition
Safe food handling certification is required.
Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
The screening is secured either through the National Canadian Policy Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
May require screening through the Salvation Army Abuse Registry.

Nice To Haves

diploma/education in food services is an asset.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred.

Responsibilities

As required and as applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to the Food Services Manager.
Prepare and serve all meals in accordance with menu provided on his/her shift. Menu changes permitted only with the Food Services Manager approval.
Assist in the preparation of a grocery list.
Required to receive and check all items delivered from suppliers during his/her shift in the absence of the Food Services Manager, and deal with any problems in this regard; store items accordingly.
Ensure that all food donations received on shift are brought to the attention of the Program Services Manager.
Ensure that all work areas are clean prior to completion of every meal.
Maintain sanitation, hygiene, health and safety standards and safe handling of foods while performing duties.
Work in compliance with the OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Work closely with security, identifying any safety and security needs.
Responsible for the following, work in compliance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act and Regulations, use personal prescribed safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer, report workplace hazards, dangers, injuries or illness, work in a manner as required by the employer, and report workplace injuries or illness.
Responsible to follow through on all safety and security procedures (including fire) as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.
Maintain sanitation and proper health, and safety standards of hygiene and safe handling of foods while performing duties.
Perform other position related duties as required.
Work cooperatively with staff from various Centre of Hope departments.
Participate in regular staff meetings to review operational effectiveness, changes in policies and procedures, and in-service training.