Part-Time Weekend Cook

• 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; monitors equipment;
• Records temperature of steam table fridges and freezer;

• Washes dishes and stores the dishes overnight; locks the storage area;
• Cleans food preparation and serving areas ensuring that all health regulations are met;
• Cleans cafeteria and garbage cans daily; sweeps and washes floor;
• 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;
• Some heavy lifting required;
• Ensures that residents use appropriate safety gears and follows safety precautions during food preparation.

• 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 with complex needs many of whom are living with mental health challenges;
• Ability to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times;
• 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%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave 12 Paid Holidays Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits Educational/Sabbatical Leave and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. 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

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. 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. If contacted please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.