Assistant Cook - Toronto, Canada - Red Door Family Shelter

Red Door Family Shelter
Red Door Family Shelter
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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Type:
Part-Time


Job Reference Code:
P - 137


Position(s)

Available:
One (1)


Hours:
Tuesday & Wednesday 9am

  • 5pm (16 hrs/week)

Salary:
$ $20.31 hourly + 4% in lieu of vacation as per the collective agreement and access to employee assistance program


About Red Door
Red Door is a non-for-profit organization.

The mission of the Red Door Shelter is to end homelessness for each family that comes through our doors by providing a safe, temporary refuge and critical services to support them in healing, rebuilding their lives and integrating back into a community.

At Red Door, we strive for quality care, advocacy, collaboration, integrity and accountability.


Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the Cook, assists with meal preparation for all shifts as per the meal plans.
  • Serves Breakfast, lunch and dinner and supervises dining room for all meals.
  • Assists with receiving, storing, and monitoring food donations and regular food deliveries.
  • Maintains all kitchen and dining room sanitation by wiping and disinfecting tables after each meal seating; mopping floors; loading and unloading the dishwasher and performing other cleaning tasks as per set cleaning rotations and as directed.
  • Assists with food production and presentation of daily menu items and special events.
  • Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
  • Participates in staff trainings and programs as required.
  • Assists residents with special dietary needs.
  • Assumes other such responsibilities as may be deemed necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:


  • High school diploma or general education diploma (GED); and 6 to 18 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Institutional and restaurant experience as well as a good working knowledge of all food preparation and production standards including sanitation safety standards.
  • Food Handler's Certification.
  • Good working knowledge of all commercial grade kitchen equipment.
  • The ability to be able to function independently and maintain selfsufficiency with mínimal supervision.
  • Good interpersonal communication skills, flexibility, and willingness to shift priorities as needed.
  • Knowledge of the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
  • All staff, volunteers, and students require criminal reference checks. This includes vulnerable sector screening, which must be updated every three years.
  • Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Shelter staff and with a diverse client base.

How To Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and résumé in a
PDF format.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.


Please note:

Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
$19.97-$20.31 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week


Benefits:


  • Employee assistance program

Language:


  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
  • Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location:
In person
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