position Purpose summary:

The Cook prepares and serves a nutritious meal in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Prep / Cook meals for our Seniors Lunch Program

·         Track food inventory

·         Place food supply orders with Supervisor

·         Will be required to pick up food supplies

·         Assist in the set-up of guest tables, serving tables, chaffing dishes and serving utensils

·         Keep kitchen work surfaces clean and sanitized, and adhere to proper standards of hygiene and safe handling of foods while preparing and serving of meals

Qualifications and Education requirements:

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

·         High School Diploma or Equivalent

·         Food Handlers Certificate

·         Standard First Aid and/or WMHIS an asset but not required.

Experience:

·         2-3 Year prior related cooking experience

Note:  Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills/Capabilities:

·         The performance of the job requires frequent attention to the preparation of food, reading recipes, adhering to safety procedures and regulations, and occasionally ordering supplies.

·         Job requires frequent amount of standing and walking.

·         Ability to work independently

·         Good organizational and time management skills, ability to follow detailed instructions

·         Lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.

·         Providing direction and checking on staff/volunteers

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear Criminal Record Check
• A clean drivers abstract as some driving will be required to pick up food supplies.

DAYS and HOURS of work: Approximately 10-15 hours per week depending on programs operating, typically weekdays, mainly Thursdays and Fridays.  Summers and Christmas off.  Please contact for more details.

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.