Cook

Introduction:

The Cook at Phoenix Society is responsible for preparing meals and following established recipes. Key duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the menu, and following food health and safety procedures. The position is required to cook, clean, assist other kitchen staff, and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. The Cook ensures that menu items are of high quality and distributed in a timely fashion. Also, from time to time able to work for sister sites and phoenix food truck as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, clean and organize work stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare ingredients for the day; wash, chop and season meat, vegetables, etc.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to nutritional standards with other kitchen staff
• Handle multiple food orders at one time
• Deliver menu items to clients as required
• Store and dispose of any food properly
• Ensure sufficient stock and inventory of food, supplies and equipment
• Sanitize and clean work stations and kitchen supplies
• Comply with health and safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure that food is distributed in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Recent, related experience of six months
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening is required
• Satisfactory completion of Tuberculosis Screening form is required
• Satisfactory completion of Employee Immunization Record form is required
• First aid certification with CPR is required
• Food Safe Level 1 is required

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of daily meal preparation
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English
• Ability to follow all food health and safety regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for the organization’s mission is essential

Competencies

Approach to Work

• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
• Actively seeks and incorporates feedback to inform continuous self-improvement
• Sets goals, creates and implements action plans, monitors progress, and evaluates results
• Adeptly manages competing tasks and uses time efficiently and effectively

Job Knowledge & Quality of Work

• High-degree of relevant and current job knowledge and skill
• Consistently produces accurate, thorough, high-quality work in a timely manner
• Builds and promotes a culture of health and safety in the workplace
• Implements and enforces best practices in health and safety within the workplace

Judgement & Decision-Making

• Models independent thinking and creativity
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
• Makes clear, consistent, transparent and timely decisions after contemplating various available courses of action
• Exercises sound judgment in the best interests of the organization

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Expresses themselves clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Displays high emotional intelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential situations
• Has a manner, style and presence that makes a positive impression
• Listens to and considers others’ views

Personal Leadership

• Models the organization’s core values of social justice, teamwork, social innovation, and strength-based practices
• Fosters enthusiasm, energy and commitment
• Takes responsibility for personal actions, performance and health
• Is reliable and accountable; shows up on time ready to work

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Effectively works with their colleagues to ensure organizational success
• Champions positive working relationships with staff and external stakeholders
• Supports an environment of openness, and champions teamwork and communication across programs
• Leverages the expertise and experience of others for organizational success