Prep Cook

Who We Are

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. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary: 

Reports to the Lead Cook, the Prep Cook is an integral member of the Food Services Team.  The prep cook is responsible to assist the Lead Cook in preparing various food items, filling in for the cook; ensuring the appropriate use of food supplies, perform cleaning duties, participating in the training of students, relieving staff in other food areas, and performing other related duties as required.

Accountabilities:

• Performs all food services duties in a manner that meets or exceeds Food Safe, OH&S, Canada Food Guideline and Edmonton Centre of Hope standards. 

• Preparation and pre-preparation of food items required for resident meals, example: salads, salad dressings, vegetables, fruit plates, desserts required for residents, catering functions and community programs.

• Follows standardized recipes and approved procedures for washing, trimming, chopping, assembling, and portioning food.

• Performs duties that require simple baking and cooking procedures for items such as muffins, puddings, custards, simple desserts, rice and pasta.

• Adheres to procedures for the preparation and storage of food supplies.
• Reports any spoiled or defective food supplies immediately to the Lead Cook.
• Makes appropriate use of overproduced items within its lifespan.
• Assists in maintaining stock room inventory levels to ensure records are accurate and updated

• Operates all food services equipment according to instructions and safety standards.
• Performs all cleaning duties and ensure that Food Services area (storage, kitchen, dining room) are clean, orderly, and meet expected standards.
• Ensure that all food service facilities and equipment are maintained according to the Edmonton Centre of Hope standards.  Any deficiencies should be recorded and reported to Lead Cooks for follow up.

• Assists in training and orientation of new staff, interns, NAIT and work experience students.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Performs lifting tasks as required up to a maximum of 23 kilos or 50 lbs using the proper lifting procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal:

• Staff and residents of Grace Manor

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position reports directly to the Lead Cook.
• No direct reports

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• Ensure that all food service facilities and equipment are maintained according to the Edmonton Centre of Hope standards.
• Ensure records are accurate, updated daily, and are utilized in ordering process.
• Ensure food purchased or from donations is utilized appropriately without wastage.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, manipulation of food, moderate amount of lifting, carrying supplies, walking and occasionally washing floors and kitchen equipment.  The incumbent is required to lift to a maximum of 23 kilos or 50 lbs.
• Must be in good physical condition that allows bending, kneeling or stooping so they can lift items such as loads of dishes, kitchen tools, machinery, and food preparation equipment.
• All Food Services Workers are required to wear close-toed, non-skid shoes.  These shoes are a personal expense and must always be worn.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Certificate in culinary skills an added advantage
• Food Safe Handling Certificate
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• Minimum 1-year experience in an institutional or commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures, health, and safety standards.
• Knowledge of food preparation, quantity of food to prepare to minimize wastage and sanitation procedures

Skills and Capabilities:

• Must have good communication skills and be able to work in a team setting in a busy kitchen atmosphere.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
• Reliability and punctuality are essential
• Able to observe all safety precautions and safe work practices.
• Able to work as relief cook when call upon
• The ability to work within the mandate of The Salvation Army Mission Statement, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.
• All Food Services Workers are required to wear close-toed, non-skid shoes.  These shoes are a personal expense and must be worn at all times.

The incumbent’s work environment is typically at work sites within residential settings, and will require working under the following disagreeable conditions:

•  Dealing with angry and abusive people
•  Verbal abuse
•  Exposure to bodily fluids, bodily waste
•  Exposure to drugs, alcohol and solvents
•  The incumbent will work on call 24/7 or as scheduled.
•  Physical attacks by others 
•  Exposure to infectious diseases
•  Exposure to toxic chemicals
•  Sharp objects (i.e. needle sticks, knives and weapons)
•  Other dangerous situations
•  Universal precautions
•  Immunization for Hepatitis B 
•  Vaccination against Tuberculosis

This is a Casual position.

No fixed scheduled working hours

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $20.22 to $21.98 with a maximum of $23.73.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.