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 Summary:

To maintain a high level of quality, service, cleanliness and safety in all areas while preparing and serving food products according to the organizations procedures

Responsible To
Family & Food Services Director

Interpersonal Relationships
Will be required to work in cooperation with other staff members in job related areas. To treat Officers, clients, staff, volunteers, fine-options, and the public with respect, dignity and integrity.

Dress Code

Will dress in a manner that is qualified and presentable and in keeping with the employment position

Duties & Responsibilities

Follow menu, considering leftovers, donated foods, and types of meals to be served. If required, change menu to use up leftovers and donated food, with advance notification of change to the Facility Director

Clean areas used. Help with all cleaning including dishes if needed. Ensure and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitary conditions in dining room, kitchen and food storage areas

Dry mop and wash floors in dishwashing area and kitchen





Adhere to Government Health and Safety Regulations and contribute input to Staff Health & Safety Committee

Maintain all records and reports as necessary

Senior cook on duty will estimate food consumption and requisition food items if required

Receive and check foods and supplies requisitioned for quality and quantity

The Salvation Army – Crossroads Residential Services

Maintain strict security of kitchen, dining room, equipment, and cleanliness standards

Ensure adequate rotation of food supplies in order that food stored does not become stale

Have a knowledge of all equipment – their functions and operations

Report maintenance problems and equipment needs to the program coordinator via work order

Perform all the functions of cook: prepare a variety of food, portion cooked food, carve meat, bake, wash dishes. Ensure that food served is attractive and tasty

Prepare for special luncheons, as required

Ensure that any necessary preparations for the following day are in place

Prepare bag lunches

Prepare snacks for Centre Programs and other as directed

Help serve on steam line

supervise and assist fine options and volunteers with cleaning and food prep tasks

Help out with washing and folding linin when needed

Attend all staff meetings as required

Administration
The Employee shall:

Adhere to standards consistent with the values and philosophy of the Centre and The Salvation Army

Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in-service training

Engage in formal evaluation sessions with your direct supervisor at 3 months of the first year of employment and annually thereafter





Read and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook

As applicable, suggest improvements to management

Represent the organization in a professional manner

Courtesy And Confidentiality
A large part of the work of the Cook involves people, therefore, courtesy and confidentiality are important. Employees are to show courtesy, respect and dignity as much as possible to fellow employees, program clients, residential clients and the public. All employees are expected to abstain from using profane language while on The Salvation Army premises or during Salvation Army business.

If you are aware of confidential information as part of your work, do not discuss it with anyone other than those to whom you are responsible, at work. Divulging any information is grounds for disciplinary action and possible dismissal.

The Salvation Army
You are responsible to uphold and support the religious component of The Salvation Army. If your private life conflicts with the rules, standards and philosophy of this centre, this should not be shared with the people you may come in contact with while working at the centre.

Qualifications

High School diploma and a minimum of 6 months specialized training or equivalent

1 year experience in cook’s position

Physically able to complete tasks

Clean and presentable to the public

A criminal background check is required

Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $19.09 to $23.87 with a maximum of $28.64.

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.

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📌 Cook (Saskatchewan)
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 Saskatchewan