Cook - Casual - Summerside, Canada - The Salvation Army

Description

Description

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares meals; may prepare for special dietary needs of the residents

Adapts work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food services

Makes use of and decides on best use of resources, including donations to minimize waste

Follows guidelines for the safety and security of food and equipment and monitors practices to ensure adherence

May perform some employee supervisory duties in the absence of the Food Services Manager

May supervises students, volunteers and / or residents in work therapy

May order food supplies

Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful job applicant will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.

Up to Date food handling course.

NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS: The successful applicant will hold/have:

· Cook's papers (1 year course)

· Precautionary Measures

MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE: The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:

One to three years of prior related experience, with at least one year of institutional cooking experience.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED: The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, moderate amounts of lifting, cutting, chopping, carrying supplies and walking.

The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds.

CONCENTRATION REQUIRED: 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Casual - On call - Training will be provided.

CLOSING DATE: May 31st, 2024

Please email your cover letter and resume in confidence to:

Please note any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.