Relief Cook (Union position)

The Cook is responsible to prepare and serve nutritious meals as outlined in menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• As required and as applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to the Support Services Manager.
• Prepare and serve all meals in accordance with the menu provided on his/her shift.
• Menu changes permitted only with the Support Services Manager approval.
• Assist in the preparation of a grocery list.
• Required to receive and check all items delivered from suppliers during his/her shift in the absence of the Support Services Manager, and deal with any problems in this regard, store items accordingly.
• Ensure that all food donations received on shift are brought to the attention of the Program Services Manager.
• Ensure that all work areas are clean prior to completion of every meal.
• Maintain sanitation, hygiene, health and safety standards and safe handling of foods while performing duties.

Health and Safety

• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with security, identifying any safety and security needs.
• Responsible for the following, work in compliance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act and Regulations, use personal prescribed safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer, report workplace hazards, dangers, injuries or illness, work in a manner as required by the employer, and report workplace injuries or illness.
• Responsible to follow through on all safety and security procedures (including fire) as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.
• Maintain sanitation and proper health, and safety standards of hygiene and safe handling of foods while performing duties.

Perform other position related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Flexibility in scheduling is required. The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour paid meal break. The operational hours of this facility are 24/7.

Shifts: No guaranteed hours

• Minimum Secondary School Diploma.
• Diploma/education in food services is an asset.
• Safe Food Handling certification is required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum two years' experience in residential cooking.
• Good knowledge of nutrition.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment when making decisions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; and to deal with people in a pleasant, professional, and responsible manner.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.
• Ability to work independently.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and coworkers of The Salvation Army London Centre of
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.

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.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.