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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

This is a casual/on call position.

Accountabilities

Menu and Meal Preparation:

• Creation of daily menu plans based on food donations to be served in Resource Center 2nd floor dining room and 1st Floor shelter
• Prepares and serves nutritious meals for lunch and supper as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations
• Provides lunch time serving assistance to shelter staff during weekend shifts
• Provides one day meal prep for shift change
• Efficiently uses resources related to food donations
• Adapts work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of food services – based on prescribed schedule by designated programs
• 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

• Serves prepared meals at lunch and supper serving times in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations
• Serves lunch time meal to shelter staff during weekend shifts
• 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

• Always maintains high level of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen, dining room, storage areas, cooler and freezer
• Supervision of any kitchen assistance, volunteers and students
• Ensures all kitchen equipment in good repair
• Reports all kitchen equipment repairs, or replacement needs to Operations Manager
• Creates and maintains standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage.
• Organizes the work of food services for support staff
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Willingness to adhere to the Mission Statement and values of The Salvation Army
• Awareness of issues involved in aboriginal and cross-cultural ministry
• Has the ability to stand, cut and chop for extended periods of time
• Effective communication in English both written and oral
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Is knowledgeable about food preparation and is familiar with kitchen equipment
• Self-directed and motivated
  
  

Rate of pay range $24.18 - $26.06 per hour according to the CBA

Compensation

Criminal Background Check is required

The target hiring range for this position is $24.18 to $25.12 with a maximum of $26.06.

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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.