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:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties. • Provide support and food services for campers and staff • Strictly follow program policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff safety in compliance with the Health & Safety Standards. • Prepare menus and staff schedule. • Order all supplies and provisions and ensure that inventory is kept for all food, donations, and supplies. • Maintain a list of all suppliers and food service contractors. • Keep records and statistics related to Food Services. • Ensure that all meals are nutritious, properly prepared and served according to menu, allowing for changes when needed due to donations. • Make plans for special dietary needs of residents. • Ensure that menus and food storage follow the Canada Food Guide requirements and in compliance with BCCA standards • Maintain a proper standard of orderliness and cleanliness in Food Services, dining room and storage areas. • Make sure all kitchen equipment and appliances are kept clean and repairs as needed with appropriate approval. • Obtain and maintain proper health certification. • Help in the training and oversite of the seasonal prep cooks • Effectively communicates to all internal and external contacts. Including weekly meetings with the Camp Program Director to ensure all meal requirements are understood and met. • Supervise, including Performance Review, teach, train, develop, and discipline Food Services Staff. • Ensure program is fully staffed with qualified staff and that staff have the resources to do their jobs. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Health & Safety:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
• 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. • Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures. • Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered. • Completion of a formal post-secondary program of two academic years. • Red Seal Certification or equivalent. • Food Safety Certificate per provincial requirements. • First Aid/CPR. • De-escalation training or willingness to obtain. • Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
• Three years of experience in the field. • Supervisory experience will be considered as an asset. • Experience working within the field of dietary. • Basic knowledge of Sysco ordering system.
Skills and Capabilities
Ability to develop and sustain professional working relationships with residents, members of the public, and other agencies and keeping strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries. • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to deal with difficult people. • Ability and willingness to respect, promote, and support the Mission, vision and Values of TSA and develop an understanding of the purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implication as related to position responsibilities. • Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility. • Strong understanding of professional boundaries when working with a vulnerable population. • Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills – clear and simple to understand. • Able to proactively recognize potential risks, conflicts, and issues, respond with solutions and coaching. • Attention to detail, problem solving, and analytical skills. • Patience and ability to deescalate situations. • Ability to coach and provide constructive feedback. • Ability to make decisions within established framework while understanding the impact decisions will have on programming as well as programs around them. • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Strong interpersonal and motivational skills. • Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to deal with internal and external contacts at all levels of the organization in a professional manner. • Ability to develop and maintain a team environment; work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be reliable, and operate in an environment of accountability. • Understands the dynamics of residents’ behaviour with the ability to assess their needs and risks. • Ability to demonstrate understanding of an empathy toward cultural differences. • Ability to work in high stress, busy environment.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $26.35 to $32.94 with a maximum of $39.53.
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
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you

Responsible for overall kitchen operations including maintaining optimal inventory levels; overseeing use of proper food preparation techniques; ensuring compliance with safety regulations; setting work and cleaning schedules for the kitchen staff; monitoring waste levels, food cost and employee working hours to optimize profit. Complete weekly food ordering. Coordinate with the Camp Program Director for weekly food needs. Provide training and support to seasonal prep cooks.