Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton's original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities. Type of Contract Permanent YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans), girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities.

Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community. On-the-job training and professional development opportunities Opportunities to get involved in our community If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, gender diverse people and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

The Sous

Chef leads daily operations, ensure food quality and safety standards, provides leadership in the kitchen for YWCA's food services, stepping in for the Chef Manager as needed. Demonstrates a strong commitment to developing and delivering high-quality food services and hospitality. Plans and directs daily food preparation and cooking activities in the YWCA Café and catering

- Leads weekend food service for transitional housing services
- Estimates food requirements, orders products, monitors and improves inventory control process
- Prepares and cooks for the Café and catering services, filling in production gaps where required
- Instructs cooks in preparation, garnishing and presentation of food and recent cooking techniques demonstrates new equipment




- Plans menus and updates all recipes to ensures quality of food and portion control
- Ensures proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
- Works safely, reports all workplace hazards and follows all YWCA Hamilton Health and Safety policies and procedures;

Work schedule includes days, afternoons, evenings and weekends

- Travel may be required within the Hamilton and Halton Region. Completion of 2 years' college in Culinary Arts or equivalent academic and/or work experience
- Minimum 3 years' hospitality experience, with a minimum of 1 year of kitchen supervision experience
- Catering experience is an asset
- Must have Safe Food Handling certificate; understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
- Must have menu planning, costing and budget experience
- Must provide a current Criminal Record Judicial Matters Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost
- Must be available to work weekends as well as the ability to work various shifts including days, afternoons, evenings and weekends. As part of YWCA Hamilton's commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process, if you require accommodation please reach out to [email protected] information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

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