Cook (30 Hours Per Week, Thursday - Sunday) - Vancouver, Canada - First United

First United

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

First United is a social service agency working in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver supporting vulnerable community members struggling with issues such as poverty, addiction and mental health.

If it is your desire to make a difference for people, this is the purpose filled work for you. We look forward to speaking with you about this opportunity.

This position requires that you have a valid BC Drivers' License.

We do the cooking at 628 Clark Drive and take food to our Emergency Shelter on Alexander Street and also serve from a Food Truck on Hastings Street.

Presently the starting wage is $20.52 per hour. We are presently in collective bargaining and are expecting an increase in wages shortly. This position comes with generous health and welfare benefits following the completion of a probationary period.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:
Cook

DEPARTMENT:
Food Services

REPORTS TO:
Food Services Manager

DATE:
May 2023

Our Vision
A neighborhood where every person's worth is celebrated, and all people thrive.

Our Mission:

We seek a just society, nurturing spirits through ministry, housing, advocacy and community services.

Each job within the
First United Church should in some way promote our accomplishment of this vision and mission.

POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Cook position works within the Food Services Department in providing consistent and good quality food and service.

The Cook position is responsible for not only large volume food preparation but also the transporting of food (large quantities) to various locations where the food is served directly to community or to residents of the shelter.

Transporting food is done via the Food Truck or with another of First United's vehicles.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure refrigerators and storerooms are kept organized and maintained in the various kitchen areas on a daily basis and that all food products are stored in accordance with health regulations.
Attend work as scheduled, give sufficient notice for absences to Food Services Manager.
Ensures smooth operation of kitchen services during absence of Food Services Manager.
Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules and dishwashing/pot washing as needed.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas.
Conduct yourself in a professional and positive manner.
Ensure food is stored in appropriate containers, labeled, and rotated to ensure high standards of freshness, minimizing waste and maximizing quality.
Actively participate in the environmental program and department specific initiatives in working towards sustainable operations.
Strive to uphold a safe working environment and be Health and Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining and improving a safe work environment.
Maintain professional work habits.
Adhere to all First United Guidelines, Policies, Rules and Regulations.
Practice proper grooming, personal hygiene, and uniform standards.
Ensure that the kitchen area is maintained at the highest level of cleanliness at all times, especially during food production

This includes:

any food spills are cleaned immediately; all equipment is cleaned on a daily basis and there is no buildup of grease or other stains on all equipment.

Help to ensure that food deliveries have been delivered and stored according to the standards set by the Food Services Manager.
Ensure the proper use of scales and measurements in all recipes, portioning, and food production.
Maintain integrity of kitchen and supplies by managing access to kitchen by volunteers and nonkitchen staff.
Maintain up to date Food Safe Certification.
Liaise with outside groups/volunteers and donors as required.
Manage access to dry storage area.
Ensure that volunteers' possessions are stored away from the kitchen area.
Carry out other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Kitchen and Cooking Duties and Responsibilities

Food Truck Duties and Responsibilities

Prep food items prior to food service
Drive or meet the food truck at the designated area and participate in the food service
Provide excellent customeroriented food service to community.
Work alongside volunteers and Program Staff to ensure smooth food service.
Be able to work in varying weather and temperature conditions.
Consistently follow sanitizing and food safety protocols
Carry out other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Shelter Duties and Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with our tenant neighbors at Clark Kitchen; providing assistance or meals when required.
Follows menu specifications, preps, cooks, and presents all food products with care and quality.
Ensure food is stored in appropriate containers, labeled, and rotated to ensure high standards of freshness, minimizing waste, and maximizing quality.
Washes dishes as required, maintains kitchen prep area espec