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COOK

The Salvation Army ABDHQ
Published
Dec 29, 2021
Location
YellowKnife,
Category
Job Type
Casual  
Salary
  • $21.70

Description

The NWT Resource Centre Cook will be responsible to prepare and cook nutritious meals for 60-100 people twice each day and be an integral component of fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army in the community 

Responsibilities

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: 

  • Maintains high level of cleanliness and organization at all times 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 

 

 

Qualifications

  • 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 

Training and Experience 

  • Food Safe Certification 
  • High School graduate  
  • Completion of recognized Cooking Certification 
  • One to three years of prior related experience in high volume cooking 
  • Experience in nutritional needs of homeless and addicted population 
  • WHIMIS, First Aid would be considered an asset 
  • Criminal Record Check required 

The successful incumbent will be required to complete/provide: 

  • Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening 
  • Valid First Aid certificate 
  • WHMIS 
  • The Salvation Army on-line certification for abuse prevention 
  • Clear internal abuse registry check 
  • Participate in mandatory yearly training 

 

Working conditions: 

  • Standing for long periods of time on a daily basis to prepared meals 
  • Working with Sharp utensils on a daily basis – possibility of cuts 
  • Utilization of varied equipment which generates extreme heat – possibility of burns 
  • As Cook, there are often situations when flexible hours are required, possibly creating personal inconvenience.    
  • Stress may be involved when working with staff who have to work daily with “high demand” clients. 
  • In addition, this is a “ministry” position and will be a demanding position from a spiritual point of view.  The successful candidate should anticipate and be prepared for the spiritual dimension of the position. 

Company Info

he Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Core Values:

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.

Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

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