Cook – Casual

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

• 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 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
• May supervises students, volunteers and / or residents in work therapy
• May order food supplies
• Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE:  Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

The successful job applicant will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.

Up to Date food handling course.

NOTE:  An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

 

SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS: The successful applicant will hold/have:

·        Cook’s papers (1 year course)

·        Precautionary Measures

 

MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE: The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:

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

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, moderate amounts of lifting, cutting, chopping, carrying supplies and walking.

The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds.

 

CONCENTRATION REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires frequent attention to the preparation of food, reading recipes, adhering to safety procedures and regulations and occasionally ordering supplies.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Casual - On call - Training will be provided.                    

CLOSING DATE:  May 31st, 2024

 

Please email your cover letter and resume in confidence to:

Elaine.Braye@salvationarmy.ca

 

Please note any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

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.

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