Relief Cook - Aurora

Job summary

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus in accordance with policy and procedure and core standards.
• Keep records of all food services related data such as food, freezer and refrigerator temperatures
• Ensure the proper maintenance and usage of a computer system, and proper record keeping of the same in accordance with the Territorial Computer Usage Policy.
• Serve on committees as appropriate

Qualifications

• Completed High School, plus one year specialized course.
• Must be able to lift more than 20 pounds
• 1-3 years of prior related experience, with at least one year of institutional cooking experience.
• Previous experience with people experiencing homelessness (one to three years)
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of Women's issues
• Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health/Addictions
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of and a commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression and equity.
• Problem solving skills essential. 
• The responsibilities associated with this position demand a high degree of confidentiality
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must have good interpersonal/time management skills
• Good knowledge of community resource

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