Casual Cook

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$27 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations. This role is responsible for preparing meals, including for special dietary needs of residents, adapting work practices for efficient food service delivery, making optimal use of resources to minimize waste, and following guidelines for food and equipment safety. The incumbent may also perform employee supervisory duties in the absence of the Food Services Manager and Kitchen Supervisor, provide orientation to volunteers or WEP participants, perform new client orientation for kitchen equipment cleaning, order food supplies, maintain kitchen cleanliness, assist with donation sorting, and help serve food when needed. This role may perform other duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

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 Army’s 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. Criminal Record Review Program clearance is required for all positions at Vancouver Harbour Light.
High school completion, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months
Current certification in WHMIS, FoodSafe, Naloxone training, First Aid with CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (or willingness to be trained)
Two (2) years of prior related experience, including institutional kitchen experience or equivalent.
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
Must demonstrate a positive attitude towards the homeless and individuals with substance abuse and concurrent problems, including mental health concerns.
Basic interpersonal and communication skills, including fluency in verbal and written English.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of special diet preparations is an asset
Additional language skills are an asset

Responsibilities

Prepares meals, including 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 and Kitchen Supervisor
May provide orientation or occasional supervision to volunteers or WEP participants during Community Meals
Preform new client orientation for cleaning kitchen equipment
May order food supplies
Maintain a high level of cleanliness at all times within the kitchen and storage areas.
Assists in donation and delivery sorting
May help serving food when needed