Relief Assistant Cook (union position)

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• Maintain food preparation and service, in accordance with the approved monthly menu.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of all menu items; assist in the preparation for special luncheons as necessary to accommodate visits, etc.
• Produce balanced meals economically by using all food donations; ensure that food waste is kept to a minimum.
• Maintain the highest level of hygiene and cleanliness while performing all duties.
• Ensure the kitchen, pantry, and the walk-in freezer/fridge are always maintained in a clean and organized manner.
• Ensure that proper safety precautions and hygiene standards are followed, including Universal Precautions, compliance with all Health and Safety requirement.
• Must have working knowledge of all equipment, their function, and operations.
• Assist the Head Cook with kitchen duties, i.e., checking and putting away food orders on arrival from suppliers, with the inventory of all provisions and utensils, dishes, etc.
• Assist the Kitchen Helper with all cleaning duties as needed.
• Make bag lunch meals in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Prepare evening snacks for residents including those with any special dietary requirements.
• Complete any necessary preparations for the following day.
• Always treat all clients with respect and dignity.

Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours. Flexibility in scheduling is required. The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.

• May work with potentially aggressive clients.

• College diploma or Certificate of Food Management/Preparation, and/or a combination of education and life experience relative to the field of food preparation.
• Possess current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Maturity and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision.
• Ability to lift/carry loads up to forty pounds.
• Ability 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 with vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability and 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.

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