Cook/Cleaner - Part Time

BeendigenThunder Bay, ON
Onsite

About The Position

The Cook/Cleaner is responsible for performing building cleaning and other duties to ensure that buildings and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner when scheduled to work at a Cleaner. When scheduled to work as a cook, they are responsible for cooking and maintaining a safe and clean environment that meets safe food handling regulations in a trauma informed cultural way by following outlined menu plans.

Requirements

  • Successful completion of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Minium three (3) months Janitor/Cleaner work experience.
  • A combination of education, training and other related experience in the area of Safe Food Handling.
  • Knowledge of safe food handling practices
  • Knowledge of Indigenous Food Preparation/Practices and Recipes
  • Ability to meet safety and sanitation practices
  • Knowledge of a variety of cleaning supplies and cleaning equipment
  • Ability to adhere to the site safety policies, confidentiality and dress code
  • Reliable, Cooperative, Personable
  • Initiative and good judgement
  • Sensitive to the needs of woman and children in the are of Family Violence
  • Must provide a successful Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector)
  • Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license, use of an automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required
  • Must sign Oath of Confidentiality
  • Must have First Aid CPR & AED Level C Certification or agreeable to obtain
  • Must be able to work shift work a variety of days/times throughout the week.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours
  • Must have use of a working cellular device and be able to download and use work required applications.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in an Indigenous organization.
  • Ability to speak Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree.

Responsibilities

  • Serve residents in a respectful and caring way
  • Meet safe food handling regulations in a trauma informed cultural way
  • Follow the prepared menu in accordance with the Indigenous Canada Food Guide
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary cooking quarters (kitchen) at all times
  • Complete and maintain related cleaning records
  • Maintain overall cleanliness of buildings
  • Clean offices, showers, bathrooms and common areas
  • Sweep, mop and vacuum all floor areas
  • Dust all furniture, fixtures and equipment
  • Wash and disinfect all washroom floors, toilets, toilet seats, hand dryers and fixtures in the washrooms and showers
  • Replenish all cleaning supplies in the building including but limited to: paper towel, soap, multipurpose sanitizing spray and hand sanitizer
  • Clean window, empty all waste baskets, garbage cans and recycling bins
  • Clean and remove litter/garbage from external areas such as entrance ways, sidewalks, parking lots using appropriate equipment.
  • Place all garbage and recycling in the outside storage area
  • Use appropriate safety equipment at all times
  • Ensure all designated outdoor smoking areas are clean and litter free
  • Operate a motor vehicle to pick up and move goods and supplies and travel to other locations

Benefits

  • Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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