Job opportunity
Food Service Worker
The Salvation Army in Canada
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
CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES:
The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:
Prepare specials according to tally list and prepare nourishments.
Transports hot and cold food to and from dining room in a safe and efficient manner.
Serves residents in accordance with the resident profile information manual.
Stocks and rotate products, both dry and perishable using the FIFO method in designated dining room.
Participate in Daily Food Services stand up meetings.
Transport dirty and clean dishes between the kitchen and designated dining room
Ensure nourishment cooler is fully stocked, rotated, clean and visually appealing.
Empty respective dining room garbage, slop buckets and compost bins
Assists in portioning, wrapping, and storing meals and desserts including dietary meals, as directed by the Cook.
Follows work practices to ensure the efficient delivery of food services.
Cleans dining area and food service equipment on designated floor.
Keeps simple records and completes incident reports as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.
Minimum Education Level Attained
The successful job applicant will have completed High School
NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
Special Licenses, Diplomas, Certifications Or Requirements
The successful applicant will hold/have:
Food Safe Level 1
WHIMIS
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
Minimum Prior Related Experience
Up to 1 year of prior related experience, of institutional kitchen experience or equivalent.
Understanding of food safety practices
Excellent time-management skills
Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
Team spirit, with a resident -focused attitude
Demonstrated ability to work in a positive manner and communicate effectively.
Physical Effort/Dexterity Required
The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, manipulating foods and moderate amounts of lifting, carrying supplies and walking.
The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds.
Work Environment
The incumbent’s work environment is typically in a kitchen in a ministry unit/social services facility.
The Incumbent Will Work Under The Following Disagreeable Conditions
Hot/steamy environment
Noisy
Crowded in some cases.
Pressures of timeline
Works weekends and early mornings
Exposure To Hazards
Moving objects
Sharp objects
Electrical hazards
Injury from lifting
Falling on wet/slippery floors
Burns, cuts and going into freezers.
Precautionary Measures
Universal Precautions
Use of rubber mats
Use coats provided to go into freezers.
Use gloves provided.
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when necessary.
Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $25.82 to $25.82 with a maximum of $25.82. 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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Apply on source site 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
CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES:
The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:
Prepare specials according to tally list and prepare nourishments.
Transports hot and cold food to and from dining room in a safe and efficient manner.
Serves residents in accordance with the resident profile information manual.
Stocks and rotate products, both dry and perishable using the FIFO method in designated dining room.
Participate in Daily Food Services stand up meetings.
Transport dirty and clean dishes between the kitchen and designated dining room
Ensure nourishment cooler is fully stocked, rotated, clean and visually appealing.
Empty respective dining room garbage, slop buckets and compost bins
Assists in portioning, wrapping, and storing meals and desserts including dietary meals, as directed by the Cook.
Follows work practices to ensure the efficient delivery of food services.
Cleans dining area and food service equipment on designated floor.
Keeps simple records and completes incident reports as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.
Minimum Education Level Attained
The successful job applicant will have completed High School
NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
Special Licenses, Diplomas, Certifications Or Requirements
The successful applicant will hold/have:
Food Safe Level 1
WHIMIS
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
Minimum Prior Related Experience
Up to 1 year of prior related experience, of institutional kitchen experience or equivalent.
Understanding of food safety practices
Excellent time-management skills
Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
Team spirit, with a resident -focused attitude
Demonstrated ability to work in a positive manner and communicate effectively.
Physical Effort/Dexterity Required
The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, manipulating foods and moderate amounts of lifting, carrying supplies and walking.
The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds.
Work Environment
The incumbent’s work environment is typically in a kitchen in a ministry unit/social services facility.
The Incumbent Will Work Under The Following Disagreeable Conditions
Hot/steamy environment
Noisy
Crowded in some cases.
Pressures of timeline
Works weekends and early mornings
Exposure To Hazards
Moving objects
Sharp objects
Electrical hazards
Injury from lifting
Falling on wet/slippery floors
Burns, cuts and going into freezers.
Precautionary Measures
Universal Precautions
Use of rubber mats
Use coats provided to go into freezers.
Use gloves provided.
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when necessary.
Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $25.82 to $25.82 with a maximum of $25.82. 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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