Part-Time Cook

YWCA Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,888 - 40,197; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit

Multi-Sector Pension Plan

20 Vacation Days and Sick Days

Child Care Benefits

Job summary

A community service organization in Toronto seeks a dedicated Part-Time Cook to prepare and serve meals in a supportive shelter environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while working collaboratively with a diverse community. Ideal candidates will have food handling experience and be committed to promoting an inclusive atmosphere. The position offers flexible part-time hours and a variety of comprehensive benefits for employees.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in food handling and preparation.
• Understanding of barriers faced by homeless women and gender-diverse people.
• Completed Toronto Shelter Standards training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals, snacks and bag lunches.
• Assist in the planning of meals under direction of the coordinator.
• Clean food prep and serving areas to meet health regulations.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Food handling

Meal preparation

Cultural diversity in cooking

Fast-paced environment

Community interaction

Health & safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler Certification

WHMIS training

Naloxone training

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Work Hours: 28 hours per week (11:30 am to 7:30 pm, Friday to Monday)
Salary: $36,543 (prorated) per annum (L2), plus comprehensive benefits
Location: 348 Davenport Road Toronto, ON, M5R 1K6
Internal Application Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026
External Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

Position: Part-Time Cook

Overview: The Part-Time Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritionally balanced meals, cleaning the kitchen, serving area and cafeteria. This position is also responsible for assisting the Food Services Co-ordinator in the planning of meals and snacks in a multi-service residential and shelter setting.

About YWCA Toronto – YWCA Davenport: YWCA Davenport provides up to 80 emergency shelter beds to young women and gender-diverse people (16 – 24 years of age) and adult women and gender-diverse people (25 and older). The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, pet friendly, funded by the City of Toronto, and adheres to Toronto Shelter Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals, snacks and bag lunches in a cafeteria setting;
• Prepares for the following day's meals;
• Under the direction of the food services co-ordinator assists in the planning and preparation of meals as required by Toronto shelter standards;
• Ensures health and safety guidelines are followed in accordance with YWCA Toronto policies and procedures;
• Follows safety guidelines in food preparation in accordance with Toronto shelter standards;
• Cleans food preparation and serving areas, ensuring that all health regulations are met;
• Assists with the delivery and storage of food and supplies used in all meal preparation;
• Supports weekly delivery from Second Harvest Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Cases for Equivalency will be considered)
• Food Handler Certification and nutrition training
• WHMIS training required
• Naloxone training is required
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in food handling and food preparation
• Experience in cooking culturally diverse meals in a large residential setting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Ability to interact with a diverse community of women and gender-diverse people with complex needs
• Understanding of barriers faced by homeless women and gender-diverse people
• Positive, professional demeanor at all times
• Completed Toronto Shelter Standards training an asset
• Knowledge of a second language is an asset

Note: May be required to provide standby for sick or emergency relief.

What we offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
• Time off: 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Sick Days per month, 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

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants this position is not secondable.

Posting Date: December 23, 2025