OverviewEmployment Type:Part-Time, PermanentWork Hours:28 hours per week (11:30 am to 7:30 pm, Friday to Monday)Salary:$36,543 (prorated) per annum (L2), plus comprehensive benefitsLocation:348 Davenport Road Toronto, ON, M5R 1K6Internal Application Deadline:Monday, January 5, 2026External Application Deadline:Wednesday, January 7, 2026JOIN OUR TEAMYWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.Position:Part time CookOverview:The Part-Time Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritionally balanced meals, cleaning the kitchen, serving area and cafeteria. This position is also responsible for assisting the Food Services Co-ordinator in the planning of meals and snacks in a multi-service residential and shelter setting.About YWCA Toronto – YWCA Davenport:YWCA Davenport provides up to 80 emergency shelter beds to young women and gender-diverse people (16 – 24 years of age) and adult women and gender-diverse people (25 and older). The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, pet friendly, funded by the City of Toronto, and adheres to Toronto Shelter Standards.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepares and serves meals, snacks and bag lunches in a cafeteria setting; Prepares for the following day's meals; Under the direction of the food services co-ordinator assists in the planning and preparation of meals as required by Toronto shelter standards; Ensures health andsafety guidelines are followed in accordance with YWCA Toronto policies and procedures; Follows safety guidelines in food preparation in accordance with Toronto shelter standards; Cleans food preparation and serving areas, ensuring that all health regulations are met; Assists with the delivery and storage of food and supplies used in all meal preparation; Supports weekly deliveryfrom Second Harvest ProgramQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent (Cases for Equivalency will be considered)Food Handler Certification and nutrition trainingWHMIS training requiredNaloxone training is required1 to 3 years’ experience in food handling and food preparationExperience in cooking culturally diverse meals in a large residential settingAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with competing demandsAbility to interact with a diverse community of women and gender-diverse people with complex needsUnderstanding of barriers faced by homeless women and gender-diverse peoplePositive, professional demeanor at all timesCompleted Toronto Shelter Standards training an assetKnowledge of a second language is an assetNote:May be required to provide standby for sick or emergency relief.What we offerComprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental CoverageLife Insurance and Long-Term Disability BenefitMulti-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%Time off: 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Sick Days per month, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float DaysOther Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional DevelopmentPlease note:A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants this position is not secondable.Posting Date:December 23, 2025#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Part-Time Cook - $36,543 A Year - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 YWCA Toronto
📍 Winnipeg