Cook

Who We Are 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.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

- To maintain a high level of quality, service, cleanliness and safety in all areas while preparing and serving food products according to the organizations procedures

Responsible To:

Family & Food Services Director Interpersonal Relationships:

Will be required to work in cooperation with other staff members in job related areas. To treat Officers, clients, staff, volunteers, fine-options, and the public with respect, dignity and integrity.

Dress Code:

- Will dress in a manner that is professional and presentable and in keeping with the employment position

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Follow menu, considering leftovers, donated foods, and types of meals to be served. If required, change menu to use up leftovers and donated food, with advance notification of change to the Facility Director
- Clean areas used. Help with all cleaning including dishes if needed. Ensure and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitary conditions in dining room, kitchen and food storage areas
- Dry mop and wash floors in dishwashing area and kitchen
- Adhere to Government Health and Safety Regulations and contribute input to Staff Health & Safety Committee
- Maintain all records and reports as necessary
- Senior cook on duty will estimate food consumption and requisition food items if required-Receive and check foods and supplies requisitioned for quality and quantity

The Salvation Army – Crossroads Residential Services
- Maintain strict security of kitchen, dining room, equipment, and cleanliness standards
- Ensure adequate rotation of food supplies in order that food stored does not become stale
- Have a knowledge of all equipment – their functions and operations
- Report maintenance problems and equipment needs to the program coordinator via work order
- Perform all the functions of cook: prepare a variety of food, portion cooked food, carve meat, bake , wash dishes . Ensure that food served is attractive and tasty
- Prepare for special luncheons, as required
- Ensure that any necessary preparations for the following day are in place
- Prepare bag lunches
- Prepare snacks for Centre Programs and other as directed
- Help serve on steam line-supervise and assist fine options and volunteers with cleaning and food prep tasks-Help out with washing and folding linin when needed
- Attend all staff meetings as required

Administration:
The Employee shall:

- Adhere to standards consistent with the values and philosophy of the Centre and The Salvation Army
- Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in-service training
- Engage in formal evaluation sessions with your direct supervisor at 3 months of the first year of employment and annually thereafter
- Read and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook
- As applicable, suggest improvements to management
- Represent the organization in a professional manner

Courtesy and Confidentiality:

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