Job Description

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.
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Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Checks daily menu and prepares and cooks meals according to planned menus and diet requisitions. Prepares special diets, and monitors special diets such as allergies, gluten-free, diabetic, etc. Prepares and handles food and supervises and serves meals for residents' palatability and appetizing appearance of food; all served in accordance with sanitary regulations. Bakes items such as desserts, breads, etc. Caters to special functions such as Meals on Wheels and holiday events, etc. Assists in the preparation, production and serving of all foods in the Department. Maintains standard of production in preparation of menu items. Operates all kitchen equipment. Completes general cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and surface areas. Coordinates and delegates duties to dietary staff. Arranges staff replacement. Assists in the supervision of dietary staff under direction of Support Services Manager. Removes all garbage to assigned area. May be responsible for ordering, purchasing, receiving, inspecting and storage/maintaining inventory of food and/or dietary supplies. Monitors and documents food and refrigeration temperatures. Practices all safe handling of food and sanitation rules and regulations as required by Public Health standards, such as storing and dating, and observes personal hygiene. Reports malfunctioning of equipment to Support Services Manager and documents in the Maintenance requisition binder.

Individual Responsibilities:Practices all safety and Infection Control rules and regulations and observes personal hygiene. Maintains knowledge of, and applies, policies and procedures, the Fire and Disaster Plan, the Infection Control & All The Right Moves programs, and any other site programs. Reports need of repairs to supervisor or informs Maintenance personnel using approved communication tools. Has a thorough knowledge of, and is able to demonstrate, the safe use and care of supplies and assigned equipment. Provides a comfortable, safe and clean environment for residents, volunteers, visitors and fellow staff. Adheres to WorkSafe NBActs & Regulations in all aspects of one's duties. Maintains professional and personal development through participation in continuous education programs, in-services and other initiatives. Assists with orientation of new personnel.

Qualifications:High school graduation plus additional program/courses of over one and up to two years, or equivalent which includes a one year cook training plus blocks two and three. Two years of apprenticeship experience, less classroom time for blocks two and three (12 weeks). Three months on the job training to learn special diets/resident diets, large quantity preparation, processes/routines of dietary department. Possesses a valid Food Handling course certificate. Good attendance record. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English. Able to work without constant supervision. Neat and clean appearance. Physically able to perform assigned tasks. Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.

Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $29.08 to $30.06 with a maximum of $31.04.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.