Food Services Worker

The Mustard Seed is a Christian humanitarian organization whose vision is to build community, grow hope and support change. Intentionally following Jesus Christ and partnering with the community, The Mustard Seed combats the root causes of poverty in Alberta and works to create positive, lasting change in the lives of those we serve. The Mustard Seed provides basic services - food, clothing and housing, and support services – education and employment, to those living in poverty within Alberta and British Columbia.

Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, the Food Services Worker is responsible to plan and prepare food for shelter meals, our drop-in centre and other areas. The Food Services Worker will oversee the kitchen and ensure all food deliveries from suppliers and donations are received, sorted, and stored in the most efficient manner. They will be responsible for ordering food and staying within a budget. They will coordinate and work together with volunteers, community participants and staff members.

Position: Type: Full time
Schedule: Rotating schedule. 4 days on 4 days off. 10 hour work days
Location: Kamloops

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the delivery of a healthy and nutritious meal program and create menus that fit the budget and available donations
• Receive, verify orders, and store all purchased food and kitchen items
• Receive donated goods, sort, and transfer to appropriate area
• Oversee stored food rotation
• Maintain Occupational Health & Safety standards
• Follow the Environmental Health Services Guidelines regarding how food is prepared, handled, and stored
• Work alongside individual and groups of volunteers
• Keeps all food inventories up to date
• Track statistics such as temperature audits, serving statistics, meals served etc.
• Greet and welcome all donors in a professional and respectful manner
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen (floors, countertops, walls etc.)
• Work in dish pit, clean cookware and dishes
• Food pickups may be required
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A minimum of one (1) year experience working in the Food Service industry preferred
• Experience with menu planning, large quantity cooking, and working with donated goods an asset
• Valid Food Safe course certificate
• Ability to lead a team consisting of paid staff, volunteers and guests
• Ability to resolve conflicts as they arise
• Ability to respect and follow necessary boundaries with coworkers, volunteers and guests

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Potentially high-pressure environment so the ability to adapt to change and find creative solutions is essential
• Position is often fast-paced, and requires substantial effort to analyze information and problem solve
• Position requires varied mental and emotional effort: must be able to respond appropriately to intense situations, provide conflict resolution and work directly with clients at risk
• This is a “hands on” position: moderate physical effort required, extensive periods of standing, walking, and reaching; must be able to lift twenty-five (25) pounds

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to be in agreement and sign our statement of faith
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Employment Security Check is required
• Access to a reliable vehicle, a valid Driver’s License (GDL), Driver’s Abstract and $2,000,000 liability insurance are required

NOTE

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