Overview
Cook Full Time Jobs in Yellowknife at The Salvation Army
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.
KEY 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 AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
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
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to 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.
Hours of Work: Will be set by supervisor.
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.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
Published
May 7, 2024
Location
Yellowknife, North West Territories
Job Type
Full-time
Competition #
FT Cook 2024.05.08
Ministry Unit/Dept:
Yellowknife Corps & NWT Resource Centre
Salary Range:
$25.42 per hour
Address:
4925 45 St. Yellowknife NT
Posting Expires:
May 22,2024
Applications Accepted By:
E-mail: [email protected] Competition: Please no phone calls. Mail: 4925 45 St. Yellowknife NT X1A 1K6
Title: Cook Full Time
Company: The Salvation Army
Location: Yellowknife
