PERMANENT PART TIME COOK
(Bargaining Unit Position)
Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, secure housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.
Position type: Part-time, Permanent
Location: (a) Kennedy Rd and Ellesmere Rd
(b) St Clair Ave E and Danforth Rd
Hours of work: Saturdays & Sundays, 9am to 6pm
Start date: ASAP
Salary: $28.76 per hour (As per Collective Agreement)
Submit Resume to:
[email protected]
Applicants, please quote “COOK-DE” for location (a)
"COOK-SE" for location (b)
Job Purpose: prepare and deliver nutritious meals to culturally diverse residents and implement the nutrition and food preparation program to residents.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Able to follow standardized recipes; while being aware of special dietary requirements
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to work irregular hours and weekends
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Knowledge of tenant populations, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness
Ability to collaborate with individual and client groups, agencies and other organizations
Ability to prepare and maintain statistical reports, basic budgeting skills
Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and be creative with meal preparation
Ability to handle heavy loads and lift heavy cooking equipment and supplies
Ensuring a clean and safe work environment is maintained
Practicing excellent food safety and sanitation procedures
Able to stand for extended periods
Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Chef training, Institutional Cook or Culinary Management Diploma or equivalent
Demonstrable experience in large quantity cooking
Demonstrated knowledge of foods and their preparation and knowledge of operation and care of kitchen equipment
Experience in working in communities with marginalized and/or persons living with mental illness and/or addictions an asset
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, hygiene and safe handling practices/techniques, Food Handler’s certificate.
Knowledge of Shelter Standards food requirements
Current certificates in First Aid/CPR
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.
Homes First Society does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for internal postings.
This is an existing open position.
Please no phone calls, only those people selected for interviews will be contacted.
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.
📌 PERMANENT PART TIME COOK (Ontario)
🏢 Homes First
📍 Ontario