Cook â Food Services

Wesley; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Wesley, a committed non-profit, seeks a part-time Cook to join their dynamic team in Hamilton. The Cook will prepare and serve meals while ensuring food safety and cleanliness standards are met. This position, requiring 16 hours per week, offers a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Positive work culture

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen or busy restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food industry standards.
• Safe Food Handlers Certificate and First Aid/CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to recipes and meal plans.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Assist with inventory tracking and deep cleaning as needed.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Hotel Experience

Cake Decorating

Cooking

Baking

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

High school graduate or GED diploma

Job description

Posting # : 4101 Posting Date : 06 / 04 / 2025 Posting Closing : 06 / 17 / 2025

Have you heard of us

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs housing & homelessness and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton Halton and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity respect and inclusion for all.

Are you the one were looking for

We are seeking a dynamic highly motivated Cook who demonstrates our values of compassion accountability responsiveness and empowerment to our clients families and each other.

The Cook works as part of a team to deliver First Start Catering and Food Services. They are responsible for preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and following procedures to maintain standards for safety cleanliness and quality.

This position is a unionized part-time permanent position at 16 hours a week and a rate of pay of $19.41 an hour. We are seeking a candidate for Saturday and Sunday shifts usually daytime with the possibility of early mornings or evenings. Other weekday shifts may be occasionally required.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain a positive attitude and professional environment following all Wesley policies operational plans and industry standards to meet the goals and standards of Wesley and our Food Services.
• Prepare cook and serve meals following directions from senior kitchen staff.
• Follow diverse recipes menu plans and portion controls accurately.
• Communicate with the team and maintain an organized workspace to ensure quality meals are prepared in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Participate in processes to maintain smooth kitchen operations such as dishwashing inventory tracking restocking and deep cleaning.
• Provide friendly customer service to clients and customers and assist with catered functions as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and implement changes based on feedback.
• Participate in staff meetings trainings and organizational development activities.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following food safety cleaning practices and proper use / maintenance of equipment.
• Other duties as required.

What you will bring :

• High school graduate or GED diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen or small / busy restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of best practices and all applicable standards and legislation related to the food industry.
• Safe Food Handlers Certificate and First Aid / CPR required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately
• Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via : Our Wesley Bamboo Portal :

• Click on this link : there you can access all of Wesleys job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at .

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Cake Decorating,Cooking,Baking,Sanitation,Knife Skills