Plan and prepare meals as an Institutional Cook with The Salvation Army, using food safety, portioning, and kitchen coordination skills. Work full time, 42 hours weekly, on rotational 7am to 7pm shifts.

This regular full time Cook prepares meals and snacks for residents, visitors, and special events. The work includes menu development, therapeutic diets, food storage, sanitation, and kitchen staff coordination. You will maintain records, support inspections, and help meet York Region Public Health Standards and licensing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop menus according to policy, procedure, standards, budget, and feedback
Prepare, portion, present, and bake meals, snacks, and desserts
Prepare therapeutic, texture-modified, and special preference diets
Record temperatures,



manage storage, and dispose of unusable food
Coordinate kitchen staff, schedules, training, and meal deadlines

Requirements:
High school completion plus one-year specialized course
One to three years related experience, including institutional cooking
Valid food handlers certification
Ability to lift more than 20 pounds
Knowledge of mental health, addictions, and women’s issues

Bring institutional cooking, therapeutic meal preparation, sanitation, and kitchen coordination skills to The Salvation Army’s York services.
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📌 Institutional Cook Food Services Newmarket
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 Newmarket