Kitchen Aide / Housekeeping

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website.

Good Shepherd is preparing to launch a new, innovative shelter that will provide emergency accommodation to individuals and domestic partnerships currently living in encampments.

This housing-focused shelter program will offer stand-alone units for residents (and their pets) on a City-owned site at Barton and Tiffany Streets. The program team will provide intensive, adaptive supports and services to residents with highly complex barriers to finding and sustaining housing in the community.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Housekeeping / Kitchen Aide enhances the dignity and quality of life of our clients through the assumed responsibility for kitchen aide and driving services.

How You Will Make an Impact

This role combines both cleaning and kitchen aide responsibilities, with a focus on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene while assisting in food preparation and delivery.

You will be responsible for helping with cleaning, including rinsing, washing, stocking, and storing food, as well as maintaining accurate food logs. Additionally, you'll assist with the delivery of prepared meals to the shelter locations or catering functions. A key part of the role is also cleaning dishes, maintaining the kitchen area—including storage areas—and ensuring vehicle cleanliness related to food delivery if applicable.

As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in ensuring the cleanliness of the shelter by regularly cleaning resident rooms upon entry or discharge, common areas, and high-touch surfaces. Duties will include dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning washrooms, laundry facilities, and performing cleaning of rooms, office spaces, and meeting rooms. You will also manage cleaning supplies, ensuring inventory is stocked, and order more supplies as needed. Routine outdoor tasks such as garbage disposal and maintaining clean public spaces will be part of your responsibilities, as well as assisting with special requests from the Director/Manager. This position requires someone who is adaptable, reliable, and capable of managing multiple duties while ensuring a high level of hygiene and organization in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Grade 12 education with some Kitchen aide / Housekeeping experience
• P.R. certification (or willingness to be certified) and a demonstrated commitment to the mission values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality, and dignity.
• Experience working in environments that accommodate pets/animals, with a readiness to support clients with companion animals; ensuring their needs are met with compassion and understanding
• Ability to work effectively in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Observe all Good Shepherd health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide HOPE
• Extended benefits

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.