Cook (Pt) - Toronto, Canada - YWCA Toronto

YWCA Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Type:
Part-Time, Permanent

Work Hours:28 Hours (Friday to Monday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm)

Salary:
$30,034 prorated annually (L1), plus comprehensive benefits

Location:348 Davenport Road, Toronto ON, M5R 1K6

Internal Application Deadline:
Monday, January 23, 2023

External Application Deadline:
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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JOIN OUR TEAM
The Part-Time Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritionally balanced meals, cleaning the kitchen, serving area and cafeteria.

This position is also responsible for assisting the Food Services Co-ordinator in the planning of meals and snacks in a multi service residential and shelter setting.

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ABOUT YWCA TORONTO - YWCA DAVENPORT

YWCA Davenport provides up to 80 emergency shelter beds to young women and gender-diverse people years of age) and adult women and gender-diverse people (25 and older) and is staffed 24 hours a day.

This pet friendly shelter is funded by the City of Toronto and adheres to Toronto Shelter Standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and serves meals, snacks and bag lunches in a cafeteria setting;
Prepares for the following day's meals;
Under the direction of the food services coordinator assists in the planning and preparation of meals as required by Toronto shelter standards;
Ensures that the health and safety guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of YWCA Toronto;
Follows safety guidelines in food preparation in accordance with the Toronto shelter standards;
Cleans food preparation and serving areas, ensuring that all health regulations are met;
Assists with the delivery and storage of food and supplies used in all meal preparation.

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QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent
(Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
Food Handler Certification and nutrition training;
WHMIS training required;
1 to 3 years' experience in food handling and food preparation;
Experience in cooking culturally diverse meals in a large residential setting;
Demonstrated ability to work in a fastpaced environment with competing demands;
Ability to interact with a diverse community of women and gender diverse peoplewith complex needs, many of whom are living with mental health challenges and active substance use;
Understanding of the barriers/obstacles that homeless women and gender diverse people face;
Ability to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times;
Completed Toronto Shelter Standards training an asset;
Knowledge of second language an asset;
Naloxone training is an asset.

Note:
May be required to provide stand by for sick or emergency relief.

Vaccination Policy:

In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination series by October 30, 2021.

As a condition of hire, new staff will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to their first day of work.

The YWCA will consider written requests for accommodation under the Human Rights Code on a case by case basis and will accommodate those individuals who are legally entitled to accommodation.

HOW TO APPLY
******YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Posting Date:
January 12, 2023

About YWCA Toronto:

YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. We help women and girls flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence.

We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs and family programs; we also engage in systemic advocacy.

As part of a national and international movement, the YWCA is a turning point in the lives of 25 million women and girls world wide.

We welcome women of all faiths, sexual orientations, races, cultural affiliations and creeds.

YWCA Toronto is funded by the United Way Toronto & York Region, the City of Toronto, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, as well as many corporate sponsors, foundations and individual donors.