RH 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.

Responsibilities

Job Description:

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties:

Job Purpose

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.

Hours

Monday (6 am-2:30 pm)

Friday and Saturday (10 am-6:30 pm)

Characteristic Job Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

• Works with Food Services Coordinator and follows the meal plan and recipes laid out for food preparation.
• Prepares meals; may prepare for special dietary needs of the residents.
• Adapts work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food services.
• Makes good use of and decides on best use of resources, including donations to minimize waste.
• Follows guidelines for the safety and security of food and equipment and monitors practices to ensure adherence.
• May supervises students, volunteers and/or guests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• The successful job applicant will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months and/or Cooks papers (1 yr. course)
• One to three years of prior related experience, with at least one year of institutional cooking experience.
• Food Safe Certification up to date
• First aid Certificate
• WHIMIS
• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs.
  
  

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

• Universal Precautions
• Immunization for Hepatitis B
• Vaccination against Tuberculosis
  
  

Work Conditions

The incumbent works in generally agreeable conditions, with the following exceptions:

• Dealing with angry people
• Verbal abuse
• Hot/Steamy environment
• Noisy
• Crowded in some cases
• Pressure of timelines
• Multi-tasking
  
  

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor harm, injury or illness due to:

• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Moving objects
• Injury from lifting
• Falling on wet/slippery floors
  
  

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $22.69 to $22.94 with a maximum of $23.19.

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.