Cook - Toronto, Canada - Homestead - The Alice M. Walter House

Description

OBJECTIVES:

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Cook will provide healthy, balanced and enjoyable meals for up to 25 residential treatment clients of Homestead Alice M Walter House.

All responsibilities will be carried out while meeting the Canada's Food Guide, Public Health and Salvation Army Accreditation Standards.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Responsibilities:

• Oversee and prepare all meals - includes: ordering, inventory, cooking, serving and clean up. Ensure meals are served according to scheduled meal times.
• Ensure all kitchen functions meet Canada Food Guide, Public Health and Salvation Army Accreditation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of Kitchen equipment - grill, stove, and all utensils. Ensure that all areas of Kitchen Services such kitchen, fridge, freezers and storerooms/pantry are kept clean and orderly.
• Create meal plans and order groceries and supplies.
• Ready and prepare supplies for next day.
• Responsible for storing Grocery Order. Consult with Program Coordinator if supplies are low.
• Co-operate with Health Inspector during inspections - maintain all reports.
• Supervise and monitor Clients on chore duty - completing any necessary reports.
• Check all doors to ensure that area is secure at end of Shift. Lock any hazardous utensils away.
• Be responsible for safety in Kitchen area - immediately report any accident or incident to Supervisor(s).

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values and philosophy of The Salvation Army and Homestead Alice M Walter House.
• Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Engage in formal evaluation sessions with supervisor at 3, 6, and months during the first year of employment and annually thereafter.
• Read and follow the Policy and Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook.
• As required and applicable to the position, suggestions are welcomed that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to the management of the kitchen and meals for clients.
• Represent the organization in a professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Post-Secondary School Graduate with Diploma or equivalent experience considered
• Certification in Safe Food Handling required
• Minimum five years related experience with some supervisory skills an asset
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues, Certification in First Aid/CPR and Certification in Food Handling
• WHMIS training or willing to obtain
• Good computer skills
• Experience and ability developing menus for approval by the Program Coordinator

Hours of work:
This is a full time position - 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 10:30am - 5:30 pm (inclusive of a lunch break)


Please note:
Applications will be reviewed as received. Interviews and selection may commence prior to the posted deadline. Positions will be filled as soon as possible - not necessarily after the posted deadline.

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.

Salary:
$15.50 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- kitchen related: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location:
One location