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This is a casual/relief position with no set hours of work. This job posting will run concurrently for internal and external applicants. However, for the first ten (10) calendar days, current employees of York Housing & Support Services that are members of UFCW Local 175 will receive hiring preference.
In this role you will be planning menus and meals according to budget, season, and client feedback. Preparing and cooking food using various equipment and techniques. Ensuring food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards. Managing food provisions, storage, and waste. Overseeing and coordination kitchen staff, training, and aiding.
Develop menus in accordance with policy and procedure and core standards.
Keep records of all food services related data such as food, freezer and refrigerator temperatures
Ensure the proper maintenance and usage of a computer system, and proper record keeping of the same in accordance with the Territorial Computer Usage Policy.
Serve on committees as appropriate
Prepares, portions, and presents meals and snacks to be served to residents, visitors, and at special events. Adapts standardized recipes and ensures appropriate amounts of food are prepared to meet menu requirements.
Prepares special food for therapeutic, texture modification (pureed, minced, or dental soft), and special preference diets.
Portions food to be distributed to dining areas on residential floors, and any special catering functions.
Organizes food preparation schedules to meet meal deadlines.
Labels, dates, stores, and utilizes leftover food. Disposes of all unusable food.
Turns on equipment, such as steamers, ovens, fans in the morning. Turns off and checks the condition of same at night.
Changes oil and filters for the fryers as required. Participates in dietary staff and special committee meetings, such as quality assurance, fire safety.
Also participates in In-Service training sessions.
Responsible to maintain kitchen facility to York Region Public Health Standards and York Region licensing compliance.
Ensures compliance with internal audits or inspections to ensure quality, as assigned.
Good understanding and practice of the facilities policies, procedures and guidelines. Develop a positive working relationship with co-workers, residents, superiors, volunteers and visitors.
1-3 years of prior related experience, with at least one year of institutional cooking experience.

• Previous experience with people experiencing homelessness (one to three years)
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of Women’s issues
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of and a commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression and equity.
• Good knowledge of community resource

Food Handlers Certificate : A valid food handlers certification
The hourly rate for the position is set at $18.49, and wage increments are provided based on collective agreement language.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.