Kitchen Lead/cook Full-time Position - Kenora, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association

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Kenora, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch

Kenora Emergency Shelter

Kitchen Lead/Cook Full-Time Position

Reporting to the Executive Director and the Kenora Emergency Shelter Team Lead the Kitchen Lead is responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals.

The Kitchen Lead will work Seven and a half hour shifts.

They will participate as a member of a team of professionals whose focus is safety, stability and support for individuals in a housing crisis.

Qualifications:

Diploma in a culinary program an asset, High school graduation diploma or GED minimum
Experience working with individuals with mental health struggles and addictions and/or demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable populations
Personal qualities of empathy, understanding, and patience
Good interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
Ability to communicate professionally with community agencies
Knowledge of community resources
Cultural competence for diverse populations
Understanding and applied knowledge of Recovery Model
Understanding of trauma informed practice and implementation
Good documentation skills
Ability to learn and understand online scheduling
Proficient computer skills
Demonstrated understanding of personal space and ability to role model healthy boundaries
Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Creative problem solving
First aid & CPR/AED, Mental health first aid, and NVCI or willing to obtain

Duties:

Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
Ensure safety and security of all patrons during shift, including interpersonal safety and security of theshelter
Planning and preparing nutritional, tasty and costeffective meals for large numbers
Maintain health and safety standards as required by governments
Organizing and maintaining food inventory
Communicate with patrons/staff possible food allergies and restrictions
Creating grocery list and purchasing
Ensure completion of shift responsibilities and routines as identified in Policies and Procedures
Communicate with Shelter Team Lead of any building maintenance issues to be addressed
Preform general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping of floors, emptying garbagecans, clean and sanitize kitchen area
Attend monthly staff meetings and education/training opportunities as required
Participate on specific committees or working groups as assigned by Executive director
Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations andPolicies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited toFire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staffmembers
Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result inan adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
Responsible for selfcare
Other duties as directed

Please submit resume by May 17th, 2023,attention to: Hiring Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch

227 Second Street South, 2nd Floor
**Kenora, Ontario P9N 1G1