Cook - SA

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Work Hours: 35 hours per week Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday - 7am to 3pm and Thursday 10am to 6pm

We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans intersex non-binary agender and/or encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations

The 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.

This program provides up to 62 shelter beds for youth (16-24yrs) and adult (25 and older) women trans and non binary participants. This program operates as part of a congregate living site which includes 72 units of permanent housing. Community Shelter Support Workers will work a fixed schedule that may include week day and/or weekend work and will be responsible for case planning of all shelter residents. Prepares and serves meals snacks and bag lunches in a cafeteria setting;

Under the direction of the Food Services Co-ordinator assists in the planning and preparation of meals as required by Toronto Shelter Standards;

Stores unused food supplies properly to meet health regulations and prevent spoilage; Washes dishes and stores the dishes overnight; Cleans food preparation and serving areas ensuring that all health regulations are met;

Cleans kitchen appliances utility and storage rooms regularly;

Assists the Food Services Co-ordinator with ordering food kitchenware and supplies as needed;

Shops for food items as needed;

Prepares and plans meals for special events and programming;

Assists with the delivery and storage of food and supplies used in all meal preparation;

Ensures that residents use appropriate safety gears and follows safety precautions during food preparation.

High school diploma or equivalent; (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;
• Ability to interact with a diverse community of women with complex needs many of whom are living with mental health challenges;
• Completed Toronto Shelter Standards training an asset;
• Knowledge of second language an asset.

Comprehensive Medical Vision and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit

Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employers contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%

Starts with 20 Vacation Days 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave 12 Paid Holidays Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days

Child Care Benefits Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits Educational/Sabbatical Leave and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. As the citys largest multi-service womens organization we help women and gender diverse people escape violence move out of poverty and access safe affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Torontos 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

We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request to applicants with disabilities.