POSITION:   COOK  (Casual, On-Call)

FACILITY : The Salvation Army Belkin House   

LOCATION: Vancouver, BC

Job No: 25-001

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious good tasting meals in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with food safety practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and organize storerooms and coolers during shift, including putting deliveries away
• Plan and prepare meals in accordance with published service schedules.
• Completely clean all work areas and equipment both during shift and before leaving
• Follow written and oral portioning guidelines
• Provide direction to volunteers helping in the kitchen
• Ensure surplus food is properly cooled and stored at the end of the meal service and ensure food wastage is reduced
• Report in writing occurrences or problems with customers or others so that action can be taken and ensure supervisor is aware of customer feedback relating to meals and service
• Maintain discipline and order in the kitchen and in the dining room area. This is to be done firmly but respectfully and with assistance when needed
• Record meal amounts and volunteer’s tickets for the shift worked
• Complete shift duties from posted shift lists and verbal instructions
• Ensure that catering needs are met according to the posted lists and any verbal instructions
• Fill out food safety forms required for the shift worked
• Follow policy and procedures as outlined in manual and for each shift
• Report all faulty kitchen equipment as quickly as possible
• Provide sufficient preparation for the next day’s meal service, including pulling any needed items from the freezer.

We operate 7 DAYS A WEEK serving a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 
The Morning Cook does breakfast and lunch; the Evening Cook does dinner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Cooking course certificate from a recognized accredited institution
• Food Safe Level 1
• Three years’ experience working in a responsible team position with indirect supervision, cooking and food purchasing, receiving and food safe practice
• Adequate training in a restaurant type environment
• Current first aid/ CPR level 1 certificate

OTHER CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Successful obtainment of clearance through The Salvation Army Child Abuse Registry
• Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Record Check under the Criminal Records Review Act

SALARY                       :           Per Collective Agreement

TERMS                         :           Casual, On-call

DAYS & TIME               :           Applicants must be available for a variety of shifts, including day, evening, overnight, weekend and statutory holidays

NO. OF VACANCIES :             3