Baker-Cook

• Prepare meals for shelter guests and community members, in Chef’s absence
• Serve meals to guests, assist in coordinating volunteers, and clean up after meal service
• Utilize ingredients and supplies efficiently to minimize waste
• Bake cookies, muffins and snacks for School Lunch Program
• Bake desserts for shelter guests and community members as needed
• Assist Supervisor with inventory and place orders when required
• Receive and verify orders, and store all purchased food and kitchen items
• Ensure proper food rotation and organize storage of food, supplies and donations
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen: wash dishes, clean cookware and cutlery; clean floors, coolers, walls, sinks
• Work alongside volunteers
• Greet and welcome all donors in a professional and respectful manner
• Respect and follow necessary boundaries with coworkers, volunteers, and guests
• Maintain Occupational Health & Safety Standards
• Follow the Environmental Health Services Guidelines regarding how food is prepared, handled, and stored
• Other duties as assigned

• A minimum of two (2) years cooking and baking experience working in the Food Service industry
• Valid certificate from the Alberta Health Services Food Safe course preferred, or obtain within 1 month of hire
• Ability to independently prepare high quality food in a commercial kitchen for a large number of clients
• Ability to creatively incorporate ingredients to utilize donations and reduce waste
• Willingness to participate in training required by The Mustard Seed
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems as they arise
• Desire to serve in a Christian ministry

• This position requires shifts coverage and availability to work various shift times including evenings and weekends
• This is a “hands on” position requiring moderate to significant physical effort such as: extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, climbing, lifting, reaching, carrying (must be able to lift up to 25 to 50 pounds)
• Position is often fast-paced and demanding, requiring substantial mental effort to analyze information and problem solve
• Daily interactions with colleagues and guests required

• An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Reference from previous employer(s) required

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