Food Service Coordinator

The Food Services Coordinator coordinates the food services operations at Sally's Place (Trail Community Support Centre), to ensure compliance with the Canada Food Guide and applicable health regulations. The incumbent provides general coordination to the Program through sourcing the food via donations and purchasing and coordinating its preparation.

• Prepare nutritious meals in a Homestyle fashion and bake quality food from scratch on a consistent basis.
• Able to organize and have food prepared on time for meal service.
• Prepares and meals including meats, fish, vegetables, soups, sauces, desserts, sandwiches, salads.
• Able to prepare alternates for special diets - low fat, reduced salt, diabetic, allergies.
• Understands the importance of consistency in special diets for the health of guests.
• Demonstrates flexibility in making substitutions in menus if circumstances require it.
• Able to provide meals at unscheduled times if required (special fundraisers).
• Adheres to principles/directives of Food Safe in storage, handling, and preparation of food.
• Consistently keeps work areas clean and sanitized in accordance with Health and Safety standards.
• Ability to operates all equipment safely and maintain hygiene standards as per procedures.
• Works cooperatively with other kitchen and food service staff to ensure smooth, professional delivery of service.
• Monitors and records food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking and service all phases of foods served. (HACCAP standards are to be met)
• Follows direction from CMD and Corps Officers
• Communicates supply needs to CMD to ensure that all orders adhere to budget and policy
• Communicates with CMD of any concerns with inventory, recipes, or menu items.
• Train, schedule, assign, and supervise volunteers and seasonal workers (if applicable) for all meals.
• Prepare food for the mobile feeding program/ EDS Response as applicable.
• Adapt work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food services.
• Arrange volunteers and workers to assist.
• Ensure the proper temperature of all freezers and fridges.
• Ensure safe handling of food.
• Assist and call authorities if clients are distressed.
• Supervise volunteers to assist in feeding program.
• Maintain and update all appropriate documentation (menu, safety logbooks, donation tracking, meal planning, scheduling etc.)

*Be aware of your surroundings; be alert to security and safety issues

HOURS / Working Conditions:

• Permanent Full Time - 40 Hours/ Week
• Typical working location for this position is in a kitchen in a ministry unit/social services facility or office environment.
• The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, some lifting, and occasionally carrying supplies and walking.
• The incumbent is required to lift to 35 pounds.
• The performance of the job requires frequent attention to adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• The performance of the job requires moderate attention when menu planning, ordering supplies and reading recipes.
• The incumbent works in generally agreeable conditions, with the following exceptions:
• Dealing with people with challenging behaviour
• Verbal abuse
• Hot/Steamy environment
• Noisy
• Crowded in some cases.
• Pressure of timelines
• Multi-tasking
• May be exposed to the risks of minor harm, injury, or illness due to:
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Moving objects
• Injury from lifting
• Falling on wet/slippery floors
• Burns, cuts, entering freezers.
• The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army's Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education/Certifications:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of one academic year
• Completion of up to two (2) years of Community College will be considered as an asset.
• Professional Cook 1 training or equivalent preferred.
• Food Safe Certification.
• An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Experience:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of one academic year
• Completion of up to two (2) years of Community College will be considered as an asset.
• Professional Cook 1 training or equivalent preferred.
• Food Safe Certification.
• An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated/disciplined // Good Listening and Oral/Written Communication Skills
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change.
• Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• 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.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

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.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.