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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.

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:
The Food Services Coordinator coordinates the food services operations for a ministry unit’s program, to ensure compliance with the Canada Food Guide and applicable health regulations. The incumbent provides general coordination to the Program through sourcing the food via donations and purchasing and coordinating its preparation.
Accountabilities

- Prepare nutritious meals in a Homestyle fashion and bake quality food from scratch on a consistent basis.
- Able to organize and have food prepared on time for meal service.
- Prepares and meals including meats, fish, vegetables, soups, sauces, desserts, sandwiches, salads.
- Able to prepare alternates for special diets – low fat, reduced salt, diabetic, allergies.
- Understands the importance of consistency in special diets for the health of guests.
- Works accurately in imperial or metric
- Demonstrates flexibility in making substitutions in menus if circumstances require it.
- Able to provide meals at unscheduled times if required (special fundraisers).
- Adheres to principles/directives of Food Safe in storage, handling, and preparation of food.




- Consistently keeps work areas clean and sanitized in accordance with Health and Safety standards.
- Ability to operates all equipment safely and maintain hygiene standards as per procedures.
- Works cooperatively with other kitchen and food service staff to ensure smooth, professional delivery of service.
- Monitors and records food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking and service all phases of foods served. (HACCAP standards are to be met)
- Follows direction from Corps Officers
- Communicates supply needs to ensure that all orders adhere to budget and policy
- Communicates with CO/MU Lead any concerns with inventory, recipes, or menu items.
- Train, schedule, assign, and supervise volunteers and seasonal workers (if applicable) for all meals.
- Prepare food for the mobile feeding program/ EDS Response as applicable.
- Adapt work practices within specific parameters to ensure the productive delivery of food services.
- Arrange volunteers and workers to assist.
- Ensure the proper temperature of all freezers and fridges.
- Ensure safe handling of food.
- Assist and call authorities if clients are distressed.
- Supervise volunteers to assist in feeding program.
- Maintain and update all appropriate documentation (menu, safety logbooks, donation tracking, meal planning, scheduling etc.)

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Ensure employees, volunteers and clients operate in conflict-free environment. Call authorities if needed. Governance Boards and Councils: None
Internal: CO/ MU Leader, volunteers, other staff members.
External: Clients, agencies, suppliers, community members.
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