Peer -food Access Worker - Toronto, Canada - SISTERING

SISTERING

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Title:
Peer -Food Access Worker

Location: 962 Bloor St West

Supervisor:
Food Access Supervisor

Sistering is a multi-service agency for at-risk, socially isolated women and trans people in Toronto who are homeless or precariously housed.
Our harm reduction philosophy is a core element of all the work we do. We operate on a trauma-informed and relationship-based model.

Our programs include a low-barrier 24/7 Drop In, Housing and Case Support, Harm Reduction, Peer Outreach, on-site Medical Clinic, On the Path to Employment and Spun Studio social enterprise.

During COVID our 24/7 Drop In runs as one of the City Respite Centres, providing essential services.

***: Reporting to the Food Access Supervisor, the Food Access Worker is responsible for the smooth running of the Drop-In kitchen which includes menu planning, meal preparation, record keeping and stock management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparing and serving food for meal programs
Supports food programming in the Drop-In kitchen and works collaboratively to support food security goals
Works alongside volunteers to access food and assist staff with protocol and service delivery
Assists with unloading groceries and stock management
Works within Safe Food Handling Guidelines as specified by Public Health.
Sanitizing work spaces and kitchen before, during and after shift
Cleaning and set up of meal preparation spaces and cooking area, including washing dishes
Monitoring kitchen conditions for any health and safety hazards and reports hazards to staff keeping guests out of the kitchen area.
Maintaining and following personal hygiene including handwashing, hairnet/cap, covering open cuts/wounds, wearing closed toed shoes, gloves and sleeved shirts.
Works collaboratively with other staff team members, participates in team meetings as required.
Willingness to attend trainings and workshops to upgrade skill as required
Preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk
Assists with stocking/inventory of kitchen supplies and food supplies

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Personal experience and/or knowledge of (current or past) drug use, mental health, homelessness or street involvement.
Willingness to utilize knowledge of lived experience to connect with community, providing peertopeer support.
Volunteer or work experience with a food program and knowledge of cooking and food preparation
Able to lift up to 10lbs to 30lbs comfortably, occasionally up to 50lbs
Knowledge of community services and resources, and good advocacy skills
Responsible, reliable and punctual
Good communication skills
Ability to actively listen
Open to feedback
Demonstrated display of sensitivity to others
Good people skills open, nonjudgmental, and willing to learn
Experience working in a kitchen an asset
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Respects and values and diversity of communities and individuals
Demonstrated commitment to principles of antiracism, antisexism and to challenging other forms of oppression.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position works in the office and community. Sistering is a 24/7 operation, fast paced, intense environment. There may be the risk of exposure to potentially unpredictable behaviours and situations. Sistering is a pet friendly facility and as such, employees can expect to be in the proximity of animals.