Relief Cook

Description
- **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Prepare and cook & provide quality food services for clients.
Prepare menus two months in advance in coordination with the Residential Services Manager.
Prepare and cook meals in accordance with posted menus.
Supervise the kitchen staff.
Maintain the highest level of hygiene and cleanliness while performing all duties.
Have thorough knowledge of all equipment, equipment function and its efficient and safe operation.
Keep all work areas clean, tidy and sanitary.
Keep all equipment clean and in accordance with health/good food safety practices.
Perform all kitchen cleaning tasks as well as the washing of dishes, pots and pans, as required.
Record the count for all meals served.
Deal with and report any problems, staff problems, organizational breakdowns or necessary changes to the menu to the Residential Services Manager.
Perform all other related tasks as requested by the Residential Services Manager.
Prepare all Kitchen staff schedules one month in advance with approval by Residential Services Manager.
Order, manage and store all stock and supplies in accordance with safe health standards.
Participate in all staff meetings and in-service training opportunities.
Represent The Salvation Army Booth Centre in a professional manner.
Ensure that all Health and Safety standards, OHSS standards are adhered to and followed through.
Perform other duties as required.
**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours. Flexibility in scheduling is required. The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.
May work with potentially aggressive clients.
Flexibility in scheduling is required and will include shifts on weekday/weekends.
**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:
College diploma or Certificate of Food Management/Preparation, and/or a combination of education and life-related experience in the field of food preparation.
First Aid & CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Food Safety certificates.
**EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE**:
Two years' experience in supervising and directing staff.
Minimal 2 years working experience in the institutional/commercial food industry.
**SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES**:
Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
Maturity and ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work both independently and under supervision.
Ability to lift/carry loads up to forty pounds.
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 with vulnerable sector screening.
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and the Brantford Booth Centre 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.