Cook (Relief)

Cook – Short Stay Crisis Beds (Relief)

The Role and Opportunity

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Toronto is seeking a Relief Cook for our Short Stay Crisis Beds Program. In this role, the Relief Cook will be responsible for preparing meals for residents within the program. The Short Stay Crisis Beds Program provides 24-hour on-site residential support and short-term case management services to individuals living with mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system.

Hourly Range: $26.59 - $29.14 + 4% in lieu of vacation

Work Location: 940 Wilson Avenue, North York

Work Hours: Saturdays, from 8:00am to 4:00pm

About CMHA Toronto

CMHA Toronto is the city’s leading community mental health agency. We provide accessible, quality care for Toronto residents through programs, research and advocacy that create belonging and hope. At CMHA Toronto, we take a client-first, recovery-oriented approach to supporting people and their families when they experience mental health challenges or live with mental illness. By integrating health and social care, we provide services that aid in long-term wellness including housing, employment, community connections and so much more. Our goal? Help everyone thrive in the community.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in ovens, grills, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Familiar with cooking techniques for special dietary needs such as no nuts, dairy or gluten free
• Able to cook with or without recipes
• Cook for 24+ people
• Maintain a sanitary workstation and refrigeration equipment
• Creates a grocery list of needed food items

Experience & Education Required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with food preparation and cooking
• Experience working in not-for-profit sector preferable with a strong interest in health care or related field
• Culinary training an asset
• Safe Food Handling Certificate required
• Effectively work in a team environment as well as independently
• Sensitivity towards individuals with mental illness and substance abuse;
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures

The candidate will bring experience working with diverse communities and the ability to demonstrate a non-homophobic, anti-oppression and anti-racism approach.

Why Choose CMHA Toronto?

If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA Toronto may be the place for you. We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement
• Work-life balance and flexibility – to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you
• Work with like-minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery
• Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference

CMHA Toronto is committed to promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, openness, mutual respect, and a ‘no blame and accountable’ environment. Our staff report that they value the flexibility in work schedules and the work-life balance CMHA Toronto encourages. They appreciate the training and development opportunities provided to staff and the encouragement for continuous learning. Staff often comment on the sense of family and personal support that exists throughout the organization.

CMHA Toronto is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work and is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we encourage equity-seeking candidates to apply, especially those who identify as black, Indigenous, people and women of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ or women. We recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities. Personal experience with mental health issues, either through self or a loved one, is an asset. If you are contacted by our offices regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview should you require any accommodation.

To be eligible for this role candidates will be required to adhere to our COVID-19 policy and provide proof of vaccination.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

CMHA Toronto thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.