Cook

Overview

Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. We help more than 2 million people each year with necessities such as food, clothing and shelter and support those experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life and strive to live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

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 Title: Cook

Purpose
The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations.

• Develop an understanding of the Mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Maintain information in confidence as required.
• Participate as an active and responsible team member in all work groups through which position responsibilities are achieved.
• Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and the Halton Lighthouse.
• Attend all seminars and training sessions as requested by Management.
• Read and follow the Policy & Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• As required and as applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to Management.
• Participate in regular direct supervision with immediate supervisor and comply by attending to noted areas needing improvement to ensure maximum job performance.
• Participate in yearly formal evaluation.
• Represent The Salvation Army Lighthouse in a professional manner at all times.
• Be punctual and work all hours scheduled, advising immediate supervisor anytime this is not possible.
• Read and adhere to the policies and procedures of The Lighthouse.
• Participate in staff development as required.
• Work as an effective member of the Lighthouse team, whether staff members or volunteers.

Position Description This Position Description will be reviewed by the employee and supervisor on a regular basis. Amendments can be made at any time at the discretion of the employer.

Physical/Concentration

• PHYSICAL EFFORT/DETERITY: The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, moderate amounts of lifting, cutting, chopping, carrying supplies and walking. The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds.
• CONCENTRATION
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  The performance of the job requires frequent attention to the preparation of food, reading recipes, adhering to safety procedures and regulations and occasionally ordering supplies.

• RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES: The incumbent’s responsibility for financial resources:
  The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly, or on a relief basis, or has responsibility for the wise use of his/her own resources. He/She may be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash. The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.
• RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES: The incumbent is responsible as a group/work leader. He/She is responsible for providing direction and checking results, but generally works along with those supervised.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The incumbent’s work environment is typically in a kitchen in a ministry/social service facility.
• Disagreeable conditions include handling angry people, verbal abuse, hot/steamy environment, noise, crowded spaces, time pressure, and exposure to cuts, burns and freezer entry. Travel up to 30% of the time may be required.
• EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS: May include exposure to minor to moderate injuries or illnesses, physical attacks (verbal), exposure to chemicals, moving/sharp objects, electrical hazards, and risk of cuts or burns.
• PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: Universal precautions; use of rubber mats; coats for freezers; gloves;
  Hepatitis B immunization; TB…