Head Cook

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals following Canada’s Food Guide and dietician-approved menus
• Ensure all food handling, preparation, and storage comply with Food Safe standards
• Maintain strict sanitation and safety standards for all work areas, including freezers, refrigerators, and stoves
• Manage inventory rotation and perform daily temperature audits for food storage units
• Utilize various cooking methods to produce a range of menu items efficiently
• Minimize food waste through creative and efficient utilization of ingredients
• Complete administrative tasks including incident reports, monthly logs, and meal count statistics
• Attend monthly staff meetings and mandatory job-related training

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary education in Food Services or specialized food service courses
• Food Safe Level 1 certification
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience, including 1 year of institutional cooking
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry items weighing up to 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Safe Level 2 certification
• Strong interpersonal and team communication skills
• Ability to adapt approach to various personalities and work effectively with volunteers

About the Company

The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda for more than 130 years. As a faith- and values-based organization, we provide necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter, while supporting those experiencing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. We are a diverse team of purpose-driven professionals dedicated to our mission of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship.