Part-Time Shelter Cook | Nutritious Meals & Community Impact

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

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.