Permanent Part Time Cook at St Clair (Bargaining Unit Position)

Permanent Part Time Cook

(Bargaining Unit Position)

Mission Statement:

Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.

Position type: Part-time, Permanent

Location: Near St Clair Ave and Danforth Rd

Hours of work: Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm, plus one other day (Wednesday, 10am-6pm)

Salary: $28.76/ hr

Submit Resume to:

Applicants, please quote “COOK-PT”

Job Purpose: prepare and deliver nutritious meals to culturally diverse residents and implement the nutrition and food preparation program to residents.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Prepare meals and snacks for small and large groups of people

Able to follow standardized recipes, while being aware of special dietary requirements

Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and be creative with the meal preparation utilizing donated foods and/or ingredients; minimizes food wastage

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Adheres to food safety and sanitation procedures and ensures a clean and safe work environment is maintained

Regularly cleans kitchen area and equipment

Able to stand for extended periods of time

Maintains and manages inventory, responsible for ordering, receiving and storing products

Ability to prepare and maintain statistical reports, basic budgeting and computer skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English and follow oral and written instructions

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with others when required

Knowledge of tenant populations, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness

Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate

Chef training or equivalent experience

Demonstrated experience in large quantity cooking

Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and ability to ensure quality and flavour are maintained

Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of all kitchen equipment

Experience in working in communities with marginalized and/ or persons living with mental illness and/ or addictions is an asset

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act an asset

Current certificates in First Aid/ CPR an asset

Please no phone calls, only those people selected for interviews will be contacted.

This is an existing open position.

Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required. Working in a pet-friendly environment.

The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society

Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer

Please note that while Homes First Society does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants, our external hiring partners may use Artificial Intelligence for recruiting purposes.

ACCOMMODATION

Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.