ABOUT US
Siloam Mission is a Christian-based non-profit service organization for Manitobans who have experienced homelessness and who struggle with mental health issues physical and cognitive disabilities addictions or trauma. Founded in 1987 the mission provides emergency shelter meals and clothing supportive housing and a variety of healing support and recovery services to help people transform their own lives and reach their full potential.
What matters to you
Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of HEART (holistic equity altruism relationships and truth and reconciliation) - embracing diversity promoting equality and inclusion.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for ensuring that Siloam Mission efficiently fulfills its mandate to offer nutritional meals to the residents of Gidinawendimin Madewag (Our Relatives Safe Place) at 4025 Roblin while in compliance with any and all applicable food preparation and serving regulations as well as the safety and cleanliness standards set by the City of Winnipeg Health Authority.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with preparing cooking and serving meals on time;
- Preform cleaning duties including washing and return dishes to the proper place clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces wash all pots and pans return to them to the proper place sweep mop disinfect work areas etc.;
- Manually clean the dish machine nightly clean sinks and return all items to proper place;
- Wash all tables and chairs sweep and mop dining room floor;
- Work with team members and MOST crew in the overall operation of the kitchen;
- Provide direction and assign responsibilities to MOST crew;
- Pick up and delivery of food from other venues as well as pick up groceries when required;
- Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Manager of Supportive Housing;
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Current Food Handlers Certificate or able to obtain;
- Experience working in a kitchen as asset;
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/BEHAVIORS
- Good organizational skills and ability to adapt to changes in the environment;
- Ability to effectively communicate with managers residents and other employees;
- Ability to accurately follow instructions both written and verbal from Supervisor and other employees;
- Knowledge of working with individuals and effectively communicate to build relationships;
RELATIONSHIP
- Daily interaction with residents staff and volunteers;
- Attend staff meetings when available;
WORKING CONDITION
- Hours of work: Monday and Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (26 hours);
- Ability to stand for long periods of time;
- Working with food allergens;
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.;
- Ability to work in a wide variety of temperature ranges;
- Ability to work with cleaning chemicals;
- Hazardous conditions could potentially include unpredictable or risky behaviours from community members;
- Food service area- Hair nets (provided) proper comfortable walking shoes must be worn at all times.
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
- The incumbent contributes to making the organization safe for clients and staff and recognizes the importance of reporting unsafe situations and participating in follow up reviews as a learning opportunity.
- Provides a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Safety and Health
- Regulations and Policies Infection Control Guidelines WHMIS and Safe Work Procedures. Immediately investigates and recommends corrective action on any unsafe acts work conditions incidents near misses injuries or illnesses.
- Demonstrates understanding of role and responsibilities in fire prevention and disaster preparedness and participates in safety and health training programs including the facilitys Fire Disaster and Evacuation Plan.
- Supports an environment which avoids prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of services. Community Member safety is a standing item for all individual and departmental meetings.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry check. To obtain an Adult Abuse Registry application please visit: Province of Manitoba Families Adult and Child Abuse Registry ()
- Siloam Mission Inc. promotes Employment Equity and is strongly committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Therefore we encourage candidates to voluntarily self-identify on their application if they are members of the underrepresented groups (women Indigenous persons a person with a disability or a visible minority).
Wage: $16.20 - $21.68
Siloam Mission offers a competitive compensation package including comprehensive health and dental benefits a pension plan paid time off and additional wellness supports as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We follow a structured salary guide to ensure fair equitable and consistent compensation across our team taking into account directly related experience and internal equity in all offers.
CLOSING DATE: 20 NOV 2025
Please include cover letter resume and three (3) work references for consideration. Note: we appreciate all that apply however; only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.