Cook (Sheltercare Kitchen) - Waterloo, Canada - House of Friendship

House of Friendship

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing.

We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve.

We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun

Sounds pretty great doesn't it? It is

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week), salaried position with paid sick time,

personal days and vacation; group health benefits and defined contribution pension plan.

Valid G Class driver's license and regular access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Successful completion of a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) is required.

Must be willing to work and communicate with ShelterCare participants in a non-judgmental, trauma-informed and solution-focused manner. Participants may be experiencing homelessness, trauma, mental health concerns, physical health concerns and/or addiction symptoms in the space.

Key Responsibilities:

Food preparation for meals, snacks, bagged lunches
Assist with receiving, sorting and distribution of food donations, including regular rotation of food inventory
Assist with maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen area, cooler, freezer and dry storage
Daily use of industrial kitchen equipment and industrial cleaning products
Work alongside and engage program participants and volunteers

Skills Experience:

Minimum Grade 12 high school, required
Food Handlers Certification required
Previous experience in an industrial kitchen setting is an asset
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to repeatedly lift heavy items throughout each shift (25 lbs~)
Ability to work well independently as well as in a team situation
Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected
Emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required
Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members
Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs
Experience with and commitment to using an antiracism, antioppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery
Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude
Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges

Compensation:

We value our team members above all else and know that our mission can only succeed through your work
We value the work that you do with fair pay and benefits:
We are a Living Wage employer as defined by the Ontario Living Wage Network
We use a 3.

5:1 ratio meaning that the highest paid team member is not paid more than 3.5 times than the lowest paid team member

Time off includes 3 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days and sick credits totaling approximately 12 days per year
Full time benefit plan including Extended Health Care (EHC), Dental, Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADD), Long Term Disability (LTD) and Health Care Spending Account
We believe strongly in supporting the mental health of our team members including providing access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, $1,000 for counselling services and our workplace Wellness and Psychological Health and Safety programs
We help you save for the future by providing a retirement plan that includes a matched Group Pension Plan as well as a Group RRSP and a Group Tax Free Savings Account

Rate of Pay:

Grade: 3

Min:
$18.32

Mid:
$20.80

Max:
$23.28

Working Conditions:

37.5 hours per week
Hours of work vary, including holidays and weekend work on a rotational basis
Some travel throughout Waterloo Region
Working alongside both program participants and volunteers is required
Encountering participants at program sites who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expected

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations will be provided upon request.

If you are as passionate as we are about serving the community, let's talk.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here:
By end of day
August 11, 2023.
$ $23.28/h