Residential Housekeeper & Cook - Flexible Shifts

Good Shepherd Centres; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS

Continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL

Staff recognition programs

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Extended Health Benefits

Job summary

Good Shepherd Centres in Hamilton, Ontario is hiring a Cook/Housekeeper to maintain a clean, welcoming residential facility and assist with meal planning and service for Dorothy Day Place participants.

The role requires a high school diploma and previous cleaning experience; cooking in a residential or commercial kitchen is preferred. CPR and Food Handlers certification are assets; the team values dignity, safety, and cultural safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and previous cleaning experience.
• Residential cleaning experience is preferred.
• Cooking experience - cooking in a residential or commercial kitchen environment is preferable.
• Applicants should possess an appreciation and understanding of a range of issues impacting individuals including abuse, poverty, homelessness, mental health and substance use.
• Food Handlers certification is an asset.
• A demonstrated commitment to the mission values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity.
• Good Shepherd encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd.
• Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset.
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.

Responsibilities

• The Cook/Housekeeper enhances the dignity and quality of life of our participants through the assumed responsibility for hospitality services by ensuring the overall cleanliness and respectful appearance of the facility and the provision of nutritious meals.
• Responsible for hospitality services including: cleaning and sanitization of common areas, offices, and program spaces as well as facility laundry.
• Provide support, where required, to meal planning, preparation and serving.
• Ensure adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, corporate and program policy.
• Hospitality and availability are aided by providing an environment that is welcoming and dignified.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out of work in response to participant and organizational needs and must be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Cooking experience

Food Handlers cert

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Good Shepherd Centres in Hamilton, Ontario is hiring a Cook/Housekeeper to maintain a clean, welcoming residential facility and assist with meal planning and service for Dorothy Day Place participants.

The role requires a high school diploma and previous cleaning experience; cooking in a residential or commercial kitchen is preferred. CPR and Food Handlers certification are assets; the team values dignity, safety, and cultural safety in a fast-paced environment.