Job Description

Surrey Urban Mission

We are a Christian mission that provides advocacy, care and support to guests who are temporarily in need of help in an array of areas. Our guests often struggle with mental health, addictions, homelessness, and poverty. Surrey Urban Mission Society operates 5 locations in the Whalley area and cooks for over 250 people a day. Our staff love the people that they interact with, are incredible team players, are hard-working and flexible.

We are seeking qualified casual/on-call staff for the food services department. Areas in food service for coverage, must be able to cover all areas: cook and food donations assistant.

Food Services Staff

Job description

Our Cooks make healthy and delicious meals to serve those who otherwise do not have access to food. Our cooks are creative, love working as a team, are able to adapt their menus at a moments notice and are diligent at following all foodsafe procedures.

Our Food Donations Attendant is the one who receives the purchased and donated food, sorts it, records and puts it away in the food storeroom. They help create order lists and put together orders to send to our different kitchens. They also help keep the kitchen and food storehouse clean and organized. This person has administrative skills and is extremely organized.

Responsibilities

Assist in cooking meals for program guests and members of our community using the SUMS dining facility

Work alongside the staff/volunteers and other members of the SUMS Team

Cook food in a timely manner

Monitor daily fridge and freezer temperatures

Monitor food stock and place orders

Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items

Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

serving food

preparing beverages

Receiving, recording and storing donated food items

Requirements

Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook

Food Safe certification

Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment

Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks

Excellent time management abilities

Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes

Familiarity with sanitation regulations

First Aid certification is an asset

Work Remotely

No
Positions Available:

Casual Food service: cook, food donations assistant

Shifts are 8 hours between 7am-5pm.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $24.43-$28.04 per hour

Application question(s):

Are you able to work up to 40 hours per week? Which days are you available for on-call shifts?
Experience:

Cooking: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safety Certification (required)
Work Location: In person