Relief Cook - Toronto, Canada - YWCA Toronto

YWCA Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Employment Type:
Relief

Work Hours:
Varied as needed

Salary:
$20.63 per hour (L1)

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

Application Deadline:
Monday, March 6, 2023

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JOIN OUR TEAM

The Relief Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals, cleaning the serving area and cafeteria, and assisting the Food Services Co-ordinator in the preparation of meals and snacks.

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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.

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.

Vaccination Policy:

In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.

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

Posting date:
February 23, 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.