Relief Cook: Nourish & Support Shelter Meals

YWCA Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,296,000 - 79,212,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Toronto is seeking a Relief Cook to support the food services team at 80 Woodlawn Ave East in Toronto. The position delivers breakfast and assists in meal preparation, with duties including stock, cleaning, and adhering to health standards. This is a relief, on-site role with varied hours.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 1–3 years in food handling, and a Food Handlers Certificate. The program operates under shelter standards and focuses on serving women and gender-diverse

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 is 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 is 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 snacks 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

YWCA Toronto is seeking a Relief Cook to support the food services team at 80 Woodlawn Ave East in Toronto. The position delivers breakfast and assists in meal preparation, with duties including stock, cleaning, and adhering to health standards. This is a relief, on-site role with varied hours.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 1–3 years in food handling, and a Food Handlers Certificate. The program operates under shelter standards and focuses on serving women and gender-diverse