Assistant Cook
at The Salvation Army
Houston, BC, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 10 Jul, 2024 | USD 18 Hourly | 11 Apr, 2024 | N/A | Large Groups,Safety Training,Completion,Hiring | No | No |
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Description:
The Assistant Cook supports the Food Services Supervisor in preparing and implementing meals at the camp. This role involves food preparation and cooking, cleaning of equipment, daily logging, and checks. Key skills for this role include flexibility, a passion for cooking, the ability to work within a team, and awareness of dietary and allergy standards.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assist in the main preparation of food for campers, staff, and volunteers, as well as other kitchen duties, as required by the Head Cook.
- Prepare meals according to the developed menus and provide suggestions to menu planning
- Maintain cleaning of equipment
- Complete daily logging and checks
- Share responsibility for practicing economy in the use of food.
- Adhere to the scheduled times for food service.
- Ensure food handling, preparation, and storage is conducted according to food safe standards.
- Responsible for supporting the Food Services Supervisor in the preparation of meals for staff, campers, and volunteers.
- Assist the Head Cook in receiving, checking, and storing food orders.
- Assist in the constant cleanliness and sanitation of freezers, walk-in fridges, stoves, and food preparation surfaces.
- At the end of the summer camping season, assist the Head Cook in making an inventory of supplies and food; prepare all food supplies for storage.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Completed grade 12, plus specialized courses.
- Food Safe – Level 1 required, Food Safe – Level 2 an asset
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- A Minimum of 3 months of prior related experience cooking for large groups is required; preference is given to those with camp experience.
- Sound knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
- Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to learn quickly and use initiative.
- Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
- Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member
- represent the organization in a positive, professional and engaging manner
- must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures and associated legislation
- self motivated and disciplined
- be a problem solver – remain calm under pressure and deal with any situation wisely and selflessly
- ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
- Background check consent.
- A clear vulnerable sector screening.
- A clean drivers abstract.
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
- Food Safe, Level 1 Certification
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
Published
April 9, 2024
Location
Houston, BC
Job Type
Temporary
Ministry Unit/Dept:
BC Youth Department / Camp Mountainview
Salary Range:
$18.00- $19.00 per hour
Address:
Camp Mountainview 16585 16 Highway W
Posting Expires:
April 21, 2024
Applications Accepted By:
E-mail: joyce.downer@salvationarmy.ca. Please mention the ‘Job Title’ in the subject line of your email
Responsibilities:
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospitality
Hotels / Restaurants
Hospitality
Diploma
Proficient
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Houston, BC, Canada