CharityVillage

Availability:
Open, On Call

Position Profile:
Cooks are responsible for assisting in the delivery of the food program (planning, cooking, serving, cleaning, etc.) for CONC’s Shelter & Housing Programs and Drop-In Program as applicable.
 
Key Duties:  

• Prepares and serves hot, nutritious and tasty meals for residents and program participants
• Receives, checks, records, sorts, issues and retrieves food, cleaning, paper and other supplies to and from proper storage areas
• Lifts and carries items and maintains storage areas
• Take temperatures of refrigerators and freezers and reports temperatures that are not in proper range
• Rotates food according to expiry dates
• Prepares food and beverages by cleaning, peeling, mincing, cutting, chopping, mixing, portioning, measuring, ingredients, packing and labeling etc.
• Load cart with dishes, utensils, containers and trays necessary for service and delivers to dining and service areas.
• Collects and disposes of/or saves leftovers and waste from fridge
• Serves food according to guidelines set forth by departmental management with regards to heating, plating and serving instructions
• Prepares and sets out nightly snack as required
• Check and documents food for temperature, freshness, and correct diet
• Clear tables at completion of meals and wheel dirty dishes and flatware, pots and pans to washing area
• Washes, cleans and sanitizes all kitchen counters, tables, bins, refrigerator, freezers, garbage containers, carts, and any equipment used in the preparation of food and in serving areas
• Selects and mixes all required cleaning solutions according to WHMIS Legislation and Health and Safety Codes
• Wash all dishes, flatware's, pots and pans using dishwashers, and/or sink
• Sort and disposes of garbage according to the recycling program in effect
• Bags, removes and transports garbage to disposal areas
• Maintain garbage cans and bins in a clean and sanitary manner
• Clean floor surfaces (e.g., sweeping, wet and dry mopping, etc.)
• Notify supervisor of necessary maintenance repairs and any unsafe conditions
• Cleans, sorts, stores and distributes linen
• Attend staff and team meetings, and in-service training as required
• Works with volunteers and placement students
• To perform other duties as assigned to meet the requirements of operating programs efficiently
• Support cross-departmental collaboration, contribute with enthusiasm to agency initiatives, and embody the values of CONC as part of our unique communities

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a professional food service environment, cooking diverse meals and considering special diets
• Experience planning meals, preparing and serving food for large groups of up to 100 people
• Experience cooking for vulnerable community members and working with donated food is a definite asset
• Successful completion of food handlers /safety awareness program as mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Standards
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS and other Legislation/ regulations related to this work
• Ability to operate, lift and move various equipment, supplies and other heavy items
• Ability to perform various cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean and efficient kitchen
• Ability and willingness to prepare and serve meals in a way that values the dignity, and respects the diversity, of shelter residents
• Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, volunteers and management to responsibly maintain inventory, equipment and all food service facilities
• Culinary education and/or equivalent training experience in food service
• Ability to work flexible hours. 

We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal persons, LGBTQ2S+ persons, members of visible minority groups, and persons with a disability. Accommodations are available upon request.