Cook

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

• Terms: Regular, Part-time (24 hours/week)
• Days and Time: Monday (6:00 am-2:30 pm), Friday & Saturday (10:30 am - 7:00 pm)
• Number of Vacancies: 1

• Works with Food Services Coordinator and follows the meal plan and recipes laid out for food preparation
• 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 good 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 supervises students, volunteers and/or guests
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months or relevant certifications.
• Food Safe Certification up to date
• Possess valid First Aid/CPR and WHMIS certificate or obtain prior to the end of probationary period.

Experience:

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

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs.

Other conditions / requirements:

• Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Record Check under the Criminal Records Review Program
• Successful obtainment of clearance through The Salvation Army Child Abuse Registry

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.