Soup Kitchen Assistant Supervisor

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Parksville, BC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Soup Kitchen Assistant Supervisor coordinates the food services operations for a ministry unit, to ensure compliance with the Canada Food Guide and applicable health regulations. This role provides general coordination to the feeding program through sourcing food via donations and purchasing, and coordinating its preparation and delivery to clients. The supervisor also coordinates the team of volunteers and may perform general cooking duties. Work involves cooking according to standard recipes and may include some general cleaning duties, requiring knowledge of basic kitchen equipment. This is an On Call Casual Position.

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.
Completion of a formal post-secondary program of one academic year.
Food Safe Level 1.
Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification.
WHMIS Training & Universal Precautions Training.
Two years of prior related experience, including one year of experience in areas of supervision and budgeting.
Knowledge about food preparation and is familiar with kitchen equipment.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
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.
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Nice To Haves

Completion of up to two (2) years of Community College will be considered as an asset.
Food Safe Level 2 will be considered as an asset.
Other training as required by contract or The Salvation Army.
Valid Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract (may be required for some positions).
Immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against Tuberculosis are suggested.

Responsibilities

Works with other Salvation Army facilities to source food donations for various programs.
Builds and maintains good relationships with local businesses and agencies to solicit donations and negotiate preferred pricing.
Explains the feeding program and public relations for guests and visitors.
Adapts work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food services.
Creates, develops, and maintains the menu, orders of food and supplies if required.
Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation (menu, safety logbooks, donation tracking, meal planning, scheduling etc.).
Coordinates and monitors food preparation to ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
In shortage of volunteers, prepares the meals and does other volunteer duties; may assist with food preparation for special events.
Decides on the appropriate, creative, and efficient use of food, including donations to minimize wastage.
Monitors general cleanliness of Soup Kitchen area and meal preparation process to meet the standards of Food Safety.
Participates in recruiting, orientation, training, development, and evaluation of Food Services personnel including volunteers; ensures staff safety is in compliance with the Health & Safety Standards.
Schedules, assigns, and coordinates volunteer teams for all meal program processes.
Actively circulates among clients during meal program operating hours to ensure a welcoming environment, addresses client needs, and provides real-time support and assistance to volunteers to maintain smooth and efficient service delivery.
Reports incidents to supervisor.
May refer clients to family services and food bank through the meal program.
Assists and calls authorities if clients are distressed.
Controls cash, gift cards purchased by adhering to cash/gift cards handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with The Salvation Army policies.
Purchases food from grocery stores if required.
Plans and organizes entertainment, programs, special meals in accordance with ministry unit’s policy.
Communicates via emails regarding rentals, booking, vendor communication, ordering through groceries through on-line system, etc.
Monitors preventative maintenance procedures for property and related equipment, recommends repairs and purchases as required.
Takes responsibility for the ordering and monitoring of food and kitchen supplies and establishes guidelines for the security of food supplies and all cooking equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Proper stewardship in minimizing food and material costs.
Accountable for the maintenance and safe usage of equipment.
Accountable for the proper care/usage/distribution of supplies/food received.
Participates in preparing budgets with respect to the departmental budget.
May be authorized to handle small amounts of cash.
Directly supervises non-supervisory personnel, with input into discipline, hiring, or firing decisions or providing advice and guidance within established guidelines.
Directly supervises up to 7 part-time equivalent volunteers.