Cook-good Food Program - Hamilton, Canada - Mission Services of Hamilton

Mission Services of Hamilton

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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JOB POSTING

Food Services

Good Food Program Cook

Full-Time, Permanent

1 Position

Wage:
$19.19
(Bargaining Unit Position as per Collective Agreement)

Posting No. MS0304
***: The Good Food Program Cook prepares, and serves healthy meals to all women-identified and non-binary individuals and their dependants accessing services at Inasmuch House. Meals are provided in a congregate dining setting, and the Good Food Program cook is aware of issues related to domestic violence, trauma, and homelessness, and is able to interact with residents in a way that is sensitive to their needs and non
- judgmental. All staff work in accordance with Mission Services' vision to create a healthy and resilient community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate with Mission Services Food Services Department about the inventory of food and basic kitchen supplies
Prepare meals that meet the needs of service users and that are within the program budget under the direction of the Food Services Leadership Team
Ensure that meals meet cultural and dietary needs of service users under the direction of the Food Services Leadership Team
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen
Ensure that a high standard of health and safety is maintained in the kitchen
Model professional behaviours and positive communication with serviceusers, staff, students and volunteers
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainings as required
Work safely, and identify and report any health and safety concerns to management, in accordance with Mission Services' Workplace Health and Safety Polices and Procedures
Adhere to a strict confidentiality policy
Adhere to all Mission Services and Inasmuch House and Shelter Standards polices and procedures
Other duties as required to ensure continuation of services under the direction of the Food Services Leadership Team

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience with largescale food preparation and kitchen management
Preferred minimum diploma or degree in any of the following fields: culinary and or nutrition
Preference for experience working with volunteers or experience in a position that requires supervisory skills
Ability to prepare healthy and delicious meals for up to eighty 40 people
Knowledge of Canada Food Guidelines, basic nutrition and culturallyspecific cuisines
Sensitivity and ability to work in an environment that serves marginalized individuals (poverty, homelessness, trauma, abuse and addiction), while demonstrating and modelling good boundaries
Flexibility to work with a variety of food donations
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

HOURS OF WORK:

37.5 hours per week; hours per shift 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the ability to work weekdays and weekends alternating weekends off.

COMPENSATION:

- *Hourly wage: $19.19

- *Benefits after 3-months of continuous, active employment
- *Group RRSP employer matching up to 3% after one (1) year of continuous employment

REQUIREMENTS:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
Valid Food Handlers Certification
Proof of two COVID19 vaccinations, or willingness to register to receive these vaccinations as soon as possible

Director of Human Resources

Mission Services of Hamilton

At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an antiracism/antioppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $19.19 per hour

Benefits: