Salary: $26.24 per hour (L2) Join YWCA Toronto, where intersectional feminism, community voices, and social justice drive lasting change. We welcome women and gender diverse people of all identities into a workplace rooted in equity, collaboration, and inclusion.

The Relief

Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals, cleaning the serving area and cafeteria, and assisting the Food Services Co-ordinator in the preparation of meals and snacks. This program provides up to 62 shelter beds for youth (16-24yrs) and adult (25 and older) women, trans and non binary participants. This program operates as part of a congregate living site which includes 72 units of permanent housing. Prepares and serves breakfast daily in a cafeteria setting

- Assists the Food Services Co-ordinator in the preparation of meals and afternoon snack as required by the Toronto Shelter Standards
- Orders food, dishes and silverware supplies, and purchases supplies as needed in consultation with the Food Services Co-ordinator
- Shop for food items as needed and prepares for following day's meals
- Stores unused food supplies properly to meet health regulations and prevent spoilage; locks food storage area
- Washes dishes and stores them overnight and locks storage area
- Cleans food preparation and serving areas, ensuring that all health regulations are met
- Cleans kitchen appliances including refrigerators, storage freezer, tables, counters, stoves, sinks and floor




- Reports equipment problems and cleaning supplies needs to the Food Services Co-ordinator
- High school diploma or equivalent; (1 to 3 years’ experience in food handling and food preparation ~ Completed Food Handlers Certificate; ~ Completed Toronto Shelter Standards training; ~ Knowledge of second language an asset; ~ Ability to interact with a diverse community of women and young women within shelter and housing environments; ~ Experience working in a residential setting an asset; ~ Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access protected, affordable housing. We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations. YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.

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