Cook

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.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:

The Cook is responsible to prepare and serve nutritious meals as outlined in menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.

Accountabilities:

Role Specific Responsibilities

• As required and as applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to the Support Services Manager.
• Prepare and serve all meals in accordance with menu provided on his/her shift.
• Menu changes permitted only with the Support Services Manager approval.
• Assist in the preparation of a grocery list.
• Required to receive and check all items delivered from suppliers during his/her shift in the absence of the Support Services Manager, and deal with any problems in this regard; store items accordingly.
• Ensure that all food donations received on shift are brought to the attention of the Program Services Manager.
• Ensure that all work areas are clean prior to completion of every meal.
• Maintain sanitation, hygiene, health and safety standards and safe handling of foods while performing duties.

Health and Safety

• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with security, identifying any safety and security needs.
• Responsible for the following, work in compliance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act and Regulations, use personal prescribed safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer, report workplace hazards, dangers, injuries or illness, work in a manner as required by the employer, and report workplace injuries or illness.
• Responsible to follow through on all safety and security procedures (including fire) as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.
• Maintain sanitation and proper health, and safety standards of hygiene and safe handling of foods while performing duties.
• Perform other position related duties as required.

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities of the incumbent.

This position description will be reviewed by the employee and supervisor on a regular basis. Amendments can be made at any time at the discretion of the employer.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with the Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian Standards of conduct.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Internal:

• Work cooperatively with staff from various Centre of Hope departments.
• Participate in regular staff meetings to review operational effectiveness, changes in policies and procedures, and in-service training.

External:

• Community, clients.

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position reports directly to the Support Services Manager or designate.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Full-Time Temporary role. The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.
• Ability to lift/move objects up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
• This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a standing position for long periods of time.

Normal hours of work - Tuesday to Saturday 830am to 430pm

Normal location of work is at: 281 Wellington Street, London, ON N6B 2L4 and outreach locations.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with the Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian Standards of conduct.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Minimum Secondary School Diploma; diploma/education in food services is an asset.
• Good knowledge of nutrition and safe food handling certification is required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum two years' experience in residential cooking.
• Develop an understanding and support of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment when making decisions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; and to deal with people in a pleasant, professional, and responsible manner.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.
• Ability to work independently.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and coworkers of The Salvation Army London Centre of Hope.
• 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.
• The offer of employment is conditional on providing written confirmation from a health care provider
  that you have completed a two-step Tuberculosis Skin Test 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.

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.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

Compensation:

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.