Relief Cook, 1st Stop Woodlawn-STP1380

Ywca; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Toronto is hiring a Relief Cook at 80 Woodlawn Ave East, Toronto, to support meal preparation, serving in a cafeteria, and assisting the Food Services Co-ordinator. The role involves daily food handling, stock management, and maintaining health standards in a shelter setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a Food Handler certificate, Toronto Shelter Standards training, and 1–3 years of experience in food preparation; knowledge of second language is an asset, with experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; cases for Equivalency will be considered
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in food handling and food preparation
• Completed Food Handlers Certificate
• Completed Toronto Shelter Standards training
• Knowledge of second language an asset
• Ability to interact with a diverse community of women and young women within shelter and housing environments
• Experience working in a residential setting an asset
• Experience working with culturally diverse population

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves breakfast daily in a cafeteria setting
• Assists with the preparation of meals and afternoon snack as required by the Toronto Shelter Standards
• Orders food, dishes and silverware supplies, and purchases supplies as needed in consultation with the Food Services Co-ordinator
• Shop for food items as needed and prepares for following day’s meals
• Stores unused food supplies properly to meet health regulations and prevent spoilage; locks food storage area
• Washes dishes and stores them overnight and locks storage area
• Cleans food preparation and serving areas, ensuring that all health regulations are met
• Cleans cafeteria daily, including tables, counter, and vending machines; sweeps and washes floor
• Cleans kitchen appliances including refrigerators, storage freezer, tables, counters, stoves, sinks and floor
• Empties and cleans garbage cans daily
• Reports equipment problems and cleaning supplies needs to the Food Services Co-ordinator
• Assists with Special Events at 1st Stop Woodlawn Residence e.g. Annual Meeting, Special Events.

Job description

Employment Type: Relief

Position Status: Vacant

Work Hours: Varied as needed

Salary: $26.24 per hour (L2)

Location: 80 Woodlawn Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M4T 1C1

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

JOIN OUR TEAM

Join YWCA Toronto, where intersectional feminism, community voices, and social justice drive lasting change. We welcome women and gender diverse people of all identities into a workplace rooted in equity, collaboration, and inclusion.

The Relief Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals, cleaning the serving area and cafeteria, and assisting the Food Services Co-ordinator in the preparation of meals and snacks.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO - 1st STOP WOODLAWN

This program provides up to 62 shelter beds for youth (16-24yrs) and adult (25 and older) women, trans and non binary participants. This program operates as part of a congregate living site which includes 72 units of permanent housing. This shelter is funded by the City of Toronto and adheres to Toronto Shelter Standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and serves breakfast daily in a cafeteria setting;
• Assists the Food Services Co-ordinator in the preparation of meals and afternoon snack as required by the Toronto Shelter Standards;
• Orders food, dishes and silverware supplies, and purchases supplies as needed in consultation with the Food Services Co-ordinator;
• Shop for food items as needed and prepares for following day's meals;
• Stores unused food supplies properly to meet health regulations and prevent spoilage; locks food storage area;
• Washes dishes and stores them overnight and locks storage area;
• Cleans food preparation and serving areas, ensuring that all health regulations are met;
• Cleans cafeteria daily, including tables, counter, and vending machines; sweeps and washes floor;
• Cleans kitchen appliances including refrigerators, storage freezer, tables, counters, stoves, sinks and floor;
• Empties and cleans garbage cans daily;
• Reports equipment problems and cleaning supplies needs to the Food Services Co-ordinator;
• Assists with Special Events at 1st Stop Woodlawn Residence e.g. Annual Meeting, Special Events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent; (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in food handling and food preparation
• Completed Food Handlers Certificate;
• Completed Toronto Shelter Standards training;
• Knowledge of second language an asset;
• Ability to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times;
• Ability to interact with a diverse community of women and young women within shelter and housing environments;
• Experience working in a residential setting an asset;
• Experience working with culturally diverse population.

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

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.