Cook - Full Time

Site Cooks

Mission Statement: Our Client develops and provides affordable stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.

Position type: Full time

Job Purpose: prepare and deliver nutritious meals to culturally diverse residents and implement the nutrition and food preparation program for residents.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Able to follow standardized recipes; while being aware of special dietary requirements
  

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English and follow oral and written
  

  instructions
  

• Ability to work irregular hours and weekends
  

• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets
  

• Demonstrated ability to work independently
  

• Knowledge of tenant populations diversity issues antidiscrimination practices and
  

  systemic reasons for homelessness
  

• Ability to collaborate with individual and client groups agencies and other
  

  organizations
  

• Ability to prepare and maintain statistical reports basic budgeting skills
  

• Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and be creative with meal preparation
  

• Ability to handle heavy loads and lift heavy cooking equipment and supplies
  

• Ensuring a clean and safe work environment is maintained
  

• Practicing excellent food safety and sanitation procedures
  

• Able to stand for extended periods
  

• Other duties as required
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Chef training Institutional Cook or Culinary Management Diploma or equivalent
  

• Demonstrable experience in large quantity cooking
  

• Demonstrated knowledge of foods and their preparation and knowledge of operation and care of kitchen equipment
  

• Experience in working in communities with marginalized and/or persons living with mental illness and/or addictions an asset
  

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act hygiene and safe handling practices/techniques Food Handler s certificate.
  

• Knowledge of Shelter Standards food requirements
  

• Current certificates in First Aid/CPR
  

  Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.
  The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to our client. Our Client is an equal opportunity employer.

  Please no phone calls only those people selected for interviews will be contacted.
  

  ACCOMMODATION
  

  Our Client is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. Our client is committed to providing barrierfree and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Codeprotected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.
  

  COVID19 VACCINATION POLICY
  

  Please note all candidates offered a position with our client from September 8 2021 onward must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status as a condition of employment. Please note our client will comply with its human rights obligations and accommodate employees who are legally entitled to accommodation.