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:

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

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.

Commitment Statement:

The Salvation Army Yellowknife is committed to the delivery of culturally sensitive, holistic, and Christ-centered programs and services. It is a place of renewed hope, turning love into action in our community.

Core Values:

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory have four core values:

Hope:                    We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service:                We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity:                We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.

Stewardship:     We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose summary:  The NWT Resource Centre Cook will be responsible to prepare and cook nutritious meals for 60-100 people twice each day and be an integral component of fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army in the community

Accountabilities:

Menu and Meal Preparation:

• Creation of daily menu plans based on food donations to be served in Resource Center 2nd floor dining room and 1st Floor shelter
• Prepares and serves nutritious meals for lunch and supper as outlined on menus in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations
• Provides lunch time serving assistance to shelter staff during weekend shifts
• Provides one day meal prep for shift change
• Efficiently uses resources related to food donations
• Adapts work practices within specific parameters to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of food services – based on prescribed schedule by designated programs
• Works in conjunction with community groups for special feasts or meals as assigned
• Works in conjunction with The Salvation Army Program staff providing for daily and special event food services needs

Meal Service and Clean-up

• Serves prepared meals at lunch and supper serving times in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations
• Serves lunch time meal to shelter staff during weekend shifts
• Lunch and supper meal clean up to include, but not limited to, dishes, cooking and eating utensils, all cookware, all serving tables, kitchen floors

Administration of Kitchen:

• Always maintains high level of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen, dining room, storage areas, cooler and freezer
• Supervision of any kitchen assistance, volunteers and students
• Ensures all kitchen equipment in good repair
• Reports all kitchen equipment repairs, or replacement needs to Operations Manager
• Creates and maintains standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage.
• Organizes the work of food services for support staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

 Skills and abilities

• Willingness to adhere to the Mission Statement and values of The Salvation Army
• Awareness of issues involved in aboriginal and cross-cultural ministry
• Has the ability to stand, cut and chop for extended periods of time
• Effective communication in English both written and oral
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Is knowledgeable about food preparation and is familiar with kitchen equipment
• Self-directed and motivated

Training and Experience

• Food Safe Certification
• High School graduate
• Completion of recognized Cooking Certification
• One to three years of prior related experience in high volume cooking
• Experience in nutritional needs of homeless and addicted population
• WHIMIS, First Aid would be considered an asset
• Criminal Record Check required

The successful incumbent will be required to complete/provide:

• Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Valid First Aid certificate
• WHMIS
• The Salvation Army on-line certification for abuse prevention
• Clear internal abuse registry check
• Participate in mandatory yearly training

Working conditions:

• Standing for long periods of time on a daily basis to prepared meals
• Working with Sharp utensils on a daily basis – possibility of cuts
• Utilization of varied equipment which generates extreme heat – possibility of burns
• As Cook, there are often situations when flexible hours are required, possibly creating personal inconvenience.  
• Stress may be involved when working with staff who have to work daily with “high demand” clients.
• In addition, this is a “ministry” position and will be a demanding position from a spiritual point of view.  The successful candidate should anticipate and be prepared for the spiritual dimension of the position.

Equipment: What equipment used and what is done with it?

• Refrigerator/Freezer: Storage of food
• Propane Stove and ovens: Meal Preparation
• Industrial Griddle: Storage of prepared meals
• Warming/Steam Trays: Storage of prepared meals
• Industrial Dishwasher: Sanitization of utensils
• Dumb Waiter: Transportation of meals
• Computer: Research, documentation, email

Authority

What decisions and recommendations are required to be made in the job?

• Safety of Clients
• Daily Meal Plans

How is the work assigned?

• Work is assigned by the Operations Manager

To whom (by Job Title) are recommendations made?

• Operations Manager

What latitude does the incumbent have to achieve objectives?

• Significant latitude within established protocols.

What is the impact or effect of the decision or recommendation?

• Impact on both individual client and overall program success

What constraints are placed on the incumbent in terms of regulations, procedures, policy, past practices, etc.?

• Code of conduct & code of ethics are paramount, as well as accepted standards as recommended by government funding bodies

Compensation:

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.