Relief Cook

The Cook provides nutritious and balanced meals and snacks to our residents. The Cook not only prepares and serves meals but is responsible for welcoming, assigning tasks to our volunteers, and supervising them while they are volunteering.

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college CERTIFICATE program and/or specialized courses or certification e.g. Cook Basic Level 1 & 2.
• Cook’s papers; one (1) year course would be an asset.
• Safe Food Handler’s Certification is required.
• Completion of Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Training or willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience, with at least one (1) year of institutional cooking experience.
• Experience working with volunteers and delegating tasks.
• Experience cooking for 200+ people for lunch and dinner.
• Possess good knowledge of nutrition and safe food handling.

• Ability to work with people experiencing homelessness.
• Possess a positive attitude and works well with other team members.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) in English.
• To maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and staff of The Salvation Army.
• 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 screening.
• 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.

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.