Job Description

Description

The NWT Resource Centre Cook will be responsible to prepare and cook nutritious meals for 60-100 people twice each day and be an integral component of fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army in the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Menu and Meal Preparation:

\xc2\xb7 Creation of daily menu plans based on food donations to be served in Resource Center 2nd floor dining room and 1st Floor shelter

\xc2\xb7 Prepares and serves nutritious meals for lunch and supper as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations

\xc2\xb7 Provides lunch time serving assistance to shelter staff during weekend shifts

\xc2\xb7 Provides one day meal prep for shift change

\xc2\xb7 Efficiently uses resources related to food donations

\xc2\xb7 Adapts work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of food services - based on prescribed schedule by designated programs

\xc2\xb7 Works in conjunction with community groups for special feasts or meals as assigned

Works in conjunction with The Salvation Army Program staff providing for daily and special event food services needs

Meal Service and Clean-up

\xc2\xb7 Serves prepared meals at lunch and supper serving times in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations

\xc2\xb7 Serves lunch time meal to shelter staff during weekend shifts

\xc2\xb7 Lunch and supper meal clean up to include, but not limited to, dishes, cooking and eating utensils, all cookware, all serving tables, kitchen floors

Administration of Kitchen:

\xc2\xb7 Maintains high level of cleanliness and organization at all times within the kitchen, dining room, storage areas, cooler and freezer

\xc2\xb7 Supervision of any kitchen assistance, volunteers and students

\xc2\xb7 Ensures all kitchen equipment in good repair

\xc2\xb7 Reports all kitchen equipment repairs or replacement needs to Operations Manager

\xc2\xb7 Creates and maintains standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage.

\xc2\xb7 Organizes the work of food services for support staff

\xc2\xb7 Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Food Safe Certification
• High School graduate
• Completion of recognized Cooking Certification
• One to three years of prior related experience in high volume cooking
• Experience in nutritional needs of homeless and addicted population
• WHIMIS, First Aid would be considered an asset
• Criminal Record Check required

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Valid First Aid certificate
• WHMIS
• The Salvation Army on-line certification for abuse prevention
• Clear internal abuse registry check
• Participate in mandatory yearly training

Working conditions:

• Standing for long periods of time on a daily basis to prepared meals
• Working with Sharp utensils on a daily basis - possibility of cuts
• Utilization of varied equipment which generates extreme heat - possibility of burns
• As Cook, there are often situations when flexible hours are required, possibly creating personal inconvenience.
• Stress may be involved when working with staff who have to work daily with \xe2\x80\x9chigh demand\xe2\x80\x9d clients.
• In addition, this is a \xe2\x80\x9cministry\xe2\x80\x9d position and will be a demanding position from a spiritual point of view. The successful candidate should anticipate and be prepared for the spiritual dimension of the position.

Hours of Work:

Must be available for some days of the week between 9:00 & 18:00

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

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.

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