Food Program Worker - Toronto, Canada - Nellies

Nellies

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

For over 50 years Nellie's has been providing shelter and support for marginalized women and their children in the Greater Toronto Area.

We are mandated to operate programs and services for women and children who had or are experiencing violence, poverty, and homelessness.

Nellie's works to lessen homeless for women and their children whether the cause is family violence, mental health, or any other reason that results in dealing with the impact from trauma.

In addition to providing shelter, our programs are designed to reduce the isolation that often comes with abuse.

Our core operations involve our 38-bed emergency shelter for women and their children who are homeless or escaping violent situations.

In addition to our shelter, Nellie's operates Community Support and Outreach programs that provides after care support and follow-up services to women and their children after they leave the shelter, as well as transitional housing support for women living in the community who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.

Nellie's is currently looking to hire a Full-Time Food Program Worker.

The Food Program Worker is responsible for the preparation of meals for 38 shelter residents, caring of indoor/outdoor agriculture, and assists at the community food bank.

This position requires lifting of 10-15 lbs.

Nellie's is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. This position is open to all women*. Woman* signifies anyone who self-identifies as female, femme and/or woman. This includes transwomen, cisgender women, non-binary people who identify as femme or female presenting. Applications from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Meal Preparation

Prepares meals according to the planned menu for the women and children in the shelter
Modify or accommodate menu for vegetarians and residents on dietary restrictions in consultation with the Food Service Worker.
Weighing, measuring, mixing, and prepping ingredients according to recipes.
Steaming, grilling, broiling, baking, or frying meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
Take the inventory of stock in pantry rooms and refrigerator/freezer units
Receive and put away all food deliveries in proper areas and according to shelter policy
Reports damaged and/or inoperable equipment and fixtures to manager on duty.
Check and verifies all deliveries.
Record delivery temperature and put away the orders according to FIFO (first in first out) method.
Perform morning kitchen set up and/or evening kitchen shut down duties.
Performs other workrelated duties as assigned.
Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy and respect for customers in all front of the house situations.
Perform other duties or assignments as delegated by the supervisor

Cleaning

Clean kitchen, pantry and all food storage areas including kitchen appliances such as fridges, freezers, ovens and stove and shelves according to the City's established Public Health Standards
Clean and sanitize cooking pots, pans and dishes after each meal.
Change or empty all garbage bins in kitchen as required during shifts
Clean and sanitize work stations such as all kitchen counters and sink
Clean and wipe up any spills in all food storage fridges and freezers
Ensure the Food Hygiene shelter Regulations are carried out at all times

Indoor and Outdoor Agriculture

Regular maintenance and upkeep of outdoor gardening (seasonal)
Regular maintenance and upkeep of indoor vertical farming
Regular maintenance and upkeep of indoor microgreen gardening

Daily Bread Food Bank

Attend and assist weekly community food bank
Assist in setting up, distributing and clean up of the weekly food bank program

General

Work cooperatively as a member of the shelter staff team
Maintain a positive and professional approach with staff and residents
Inform supervisor about all kitchen and health & safety related issues that need immediate repair
Replenish or restock food supply items in kitchen fridge, first floor and emergency food supply storage rooms as required
Assist with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the operation of the shelter
Attend all meetings as required by the supervisor and all employee's organizational meetings and events.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
The employee is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
The employee may be required to push a cart weighing 30 to 50 pounds.
Potential for superficial cuts and burns.

Qualifications