Prep Cook (Food Ministry Program)

Are you passionate about food and find being with people and bringing them joy, just the right place to be? Do you love being in the kitchen creating meals to fill hungry stomachs and hearts? Do you value the role that food plays in building community and saving people from the edge? Then, this is your opportunity! The Food Ministry program at More Than a Roof is looking for a skilled prep cook who has a heart for our vibrant hospitality & Food program. You have a great future as we expand our Food ministry!

Prep Cook

More Than A Roof Housing Society employs local men and women with an ‘urban missionary’ mindset. Our mandate to ‘do life and build community’ with people brings us very close to those we intend to serve through the provision of stable, affordable housing. Creating healthy community requires care and commitment, so we look to hire people skills coupled with competence and ability for each position. MTR promotes a Christian faith based team setting where we work together and support one another in an atmosphere of honesty and inclusion. We attract people with integrity, compassion, and a heart for the work.

Responsible to: Food Program Coordinator

Hours: Casual 24 to 30 hours/week

Pay – $22/hr

Purpose:

Working under the leadership and direction of the Food Program Coordinator, the Prep Cook works to implement and help coordinate the work of MTR food programs and other food impact services ensuring consistency with the mission, vision and values of both More Than A Roof Group of Societies.

Work tasks and responsibilities:

Community Kitchen Food and Service Related Activities:

The Prep Cook will provide support to the kitchen and food service initiatives in our downtown buildings.

Specific duties may include but not be limited to:

· Assisting with meal service and related activities, such as assisting with training leading Soul Kitchen volunteers

· Assisting in the coordination and implementation of menus, meals and kitchen activities

o These activities may include, but not be limited to, BBQ’s, breakfasts, lunches or dinners plus outreach and special event assistance

o This would also involve picking up food donations and meal delivery

· Liaise, as directed, with community partners to ensure consistency and reliability of food programming

· Meal planning and preparation,

· Volunteer recruitment, training and scheduling,

· Facility and equipment upkeep, operate cooking equipment in a safe and proper manner. Check equipment and cooking area after use to ensure safety requirements are maintained. Ensure all dietary equipment is maintained in a proper working order

· Involve in creating developing and maintaining the menu, give oversight to ordering of food and supplies, ensure compliance with dietary regulations as per Accreditation requirements, have an appropriate, creative and efficient use of food including donations, in order to minimize wastage.

· Work with work practices within parameters to ensure the efficient delivery of food services to clients.

· In the absence of the Chef, takes responsibility for the production of the department

Administration:

· Under the direction of the Manager, the Prep Cook will be responsible, where appropriate, for reporting to update management about needs or progress with kitchen programs and activities as required. Role may need to involve in reporting, documentation and administration requirements, health and safety standards

Supervision and Mentoring Plan:

The Prep Cook is responsible to the Food Program Coordinator in conjunction with building management at our downtown sites. The assistant, where possible, will participate in weekly staff meetings, as well as schedule follow up mentoring time with the Manager to discuss and evaluate progress and previous or ongoing events.

Work Safe Practices:

Following adequate training, the assistant is responsible to apply all foodsafe and worksafe procedures as a natural and important aspect of the job description.

Qualifications

Minimum High School completion, university education in food services is an asset
Prior related experience working in a comparable food services operation is an asset
Clear criminal record check
Good organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills
Physically able to assist in loading/unloading donations and lifting/moving equipment more than 20 pounds
Attentive listening, compassion, good communication skills and a desire to work with people
Permanent living status in Canada with the ability to work without restriction will be required.
Class 5 Drivers license to be able to drive the food delivery truck
Apply with resume, cover letter and Statement of faith to humanresources@morethanaroof.org