Cook, YWCA Davenport

YWCA Toronto•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$47,759•Onsite

About The Position

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. YWCA Davenport provides up to 80 emergency shelter beds to young women and gender-diverse people (16 – 24 years of age) and adult women and gender-diverse people (25 and older) and is staffed 24 hours a day. This pet friendly shelter is funded by the City of Toronto and adheres to Toronto Shelter Standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (Cases for Equivalency will be considered)
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
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
Ability to interact with a diverse community of women and gender diverse people with complex needs, many of whom are living with mental health challenges and active substance Use
Understanding of the barriers/obstacles that homeless women and gender diverse people face
Ability to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times
A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.

Nice To Haves

Completed Toronto Shelter Standards training an asset
Knowledge of second language an asset
Naloxone training is an asset

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves meals, snacks and bag lunches in a cafeteria setting
Prepares for the following day's meals
Under the direction of the food services co-ordinator assists in the planning and preparation of meals as required by Toronto shelter standards
Ensures that the health and safety guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of YWCA Toronto
Follows safety guidelines in food preparation in accordance with the Toronto shelter standards
Cleans food preparation and serving areas, ensuring that all health regulations are met
Assists with the delivery and storage of food and supplies used in all meal preparation
May be required to provide stand by for sick or emergency relief.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s 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
4 Float Days
Child Care Benefits
Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits
Educational/Sabbatical Leave
Financial Assistance for Professional Development