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. 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.

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. To maintain a high level of quality, service, cleanliness and safety in all areas while preparing and serving food products in accordance with health, safety guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.

Assistant Cook: Assist Cook on duty to estimate food consumption and requisition food items, if required Follow menu, considering leftovers, donated foods, and types of meals to be served. If required, change menu to use up leftovers and donated food, documenting deviations from the menu as per policies and procedures.



Prepare a variety of food for special luncheons, bag lunches, Bethany programs, and any other events as assigned; portion cooked food, carve meat, bake, etc.

Ensure that food served is safe, healthy, presentable, and tasty Actively engages the youth in learning cooking skills, menu planning and life-skills needed to provide for themselves when they become independent Maintain strict security of kitchen, dining room, equipment, and cleanliness standards Kitchen Organization/Maintenance: Ensure quality preparation of meals and snacks as required on shift, while maintaining a high level of cleanliness of the eating and cooking areas and recording required items when used. Ensure and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitary conditions in dining room, kitchen and food storage areas Receive and check foods and supplies requisitioned for quality and quantity and ensure proper and organized storage Ensure adequate rotation of food supplies in order that food stored does not become stale Help with all cleaning including dishes if needed. Dry mop and wash floors in kitchen Reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, this role provides assistance in maintaining workflow in the kitchen.



~ Work closely with the Youth Care Worker— House Parent in all matters related to food services at Bethany Home.

Financial And Materials Management

Does not have formal financial expenditure authority but would be expected to use/maintain organization assets in accordance with established guidelines. Occasionally responsible for ensuring the effective usage of food and supplies and accountable for the safe operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Working conditions typical of a kitchen environment with no travel typically required. May be exposed to a busy environment on occasion, various temperatures between the oven and the fridge, sharp and hot objects, spills/slippery surfaces, odours, disagreeable people, and cleaning materials. May work holidays and weekends.

High School

Diploma and a minimum of 6 months of specialized training Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check Food Safe Level 1 Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certificate — training will be provided if necessary. Entry-level position with knowledge of nutrition and safe food handling Understands the dynamics of resident's behaviour with the ability to assess their needs and risks. Ability to make decisions within established framework while understanding the impact decisions will have on programming as well as programs around them.

Ability to work with hard to handle youth. This is a part time position Weekly schedueld hours: 16 on Saturday and Sunday 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.

📌 Assistant Cook/ Food Services (Saskatoon)
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 Saskatoon