Kitchen Helper

The Kitchen Helper serves in the kitchen and dining hall to ensure cleanliness and aid in the preparation of meals for The Salvation Army guests.

FOOD PREPARATION:

• Aids in the preparation and serving of nutritious meals for guests following Canada's Food Guide
• Ensures Food-Safe practices are always followed in food preparation and service.
• It may aid a wide range of cookery methods to produce menu items, including boil, blanch, simmer, poach, steam, stew, braise, roast, bake, grill, and shallow fry.
• Ensures inventory and stock is updated and rotated appropriately
• Checks and records the temperature of food items and considers how long they have been in the danger zone.
• Ensures items stored in the refrigerator and freezers are labelled, dated, appropriately covered and placed on the appropriate shelf.
• Takes the temperature of prepared foods before service and records the same.
• May assist with recording monthly and quarterly statistics for meal numbers.
• Participates in scheduled job-related training as required.

HEALTH & SAFETY

• May clean all food preparation devices, ensuring they are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness using the appropriate cleaning products.
• Completes daily temperature audits for the fridge and freezer and records them on the daily audit form at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Reports any problems and work in concert with the Community Family Services Supervisor and Cook.
• Ensures proper safety precautions and hygiene standards are followed, including Universal Precautions.
• Ensures the kitchen, food storage, and fridge/freezer are always clean and organized.
• Ensures high sanitation and cleanliness standards are maintained throughout the kitchen, dining room and food storage areas, including removing kitchen & dining room waste.
• Must wear a full and clean uniform when provided, along with hair precautions, when on duty.
• Must ensure that the building is secure and that safety standards are consistently met or exceeded.
• Ensures proper lifting, twisting & reaching techniques are used during job performance.
• Ensures high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen, dining room and food storage areas, including removing kitchen & dining room waste.
• Demonstrates a high standard of personal hygiene.
• Participates in monthly workplace inspections.

COMMUNICATION

• Communicate clearly with other staff members and volunteers regarding food service & food safety positively and encouragingly as they assist in providing service to guests.
• Always treat guests and other staff with respect and dignity.
• Perform other position-related duties as required.

HOURS: 25 hours per week

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of one academic year.
• Food Safe Level 1 or 2 will be considered as an asset
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certification
• WHMIS Training & Universal Precautions Training
• Online New Hire Health and Safety Courses
• Other training as required by contract or The Salvation Army

Note: an alternative level of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge about food preparation and familiarity with kitchen equipment is preferred.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Willingness to adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Values of The Salvation Army
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Excellent team and interpersonal skills
• Able to handle physical demands, which include lifting/carrying items up to 30 pounds
• Can stand for extended periods
• Immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against Tuberculosis are suggested
• The performance of the job requires attentive listening (empathy to guests/volunteers/co-workers) and the ability to give directions. It also requires frequent attention to the preparation of food, reading recipes, adhering to safety procedures and regulations and keeping track of what supplies are needed before running out

Successful Candidates, before hiring, may be required to provide the following:

• Current clear Criminal Record Check
• A clean Drivers Abstract
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Online Armatus Abuse Training
• Alignment with the mission and vision of The Salvation Army in Canada
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture and values

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. Please inform us of your requirements if you need a disability-related accommodation during this process.

We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions before submitting your application.