Housekeeper / Cook

EmergencyMD; Hamilton; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local community service provider in Hamilton seeks a Cook / Housekeeper to enhance the dignity and quality of life of clients. You will manage housekeeping and food preparation, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, cleaning experience, and a commitment to serving diverse communities. This role offers a supportive team atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth, with a pay rate of $23.03 per hour.

Benefits

Support for continuing education

Employee Family Assistance Program

Extended Health Benefits

Positive atmosphere

Qualifications

• High school diploma and previous cleaning experience.
• Residential cleaning experience is preferred.
• Food Handlers certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and sanitization of common areas and program spaces.
• Provide support to meal planning and preparation.
• Serve dinner nightly to clients.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Cooking experience

Flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hours of work: Monday - Friday 10am-6pm

Rate of Pay: $23.03/ Hourly

Reason for Posting: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca. This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Mary's Place

How You Will Make an Impact

The Cook / Housekeeper enhances the dignity and quality of life of our clients through the assumed responsibility for housekeeping and food preparation services in accordance with the Role Description, particularly by ensuring the overall cleanliness and respectful appearance of the facility, maintaining adequate supplies for housekeeping and meal preparation, as well as serving healthy meals. Hospitality and availability are aided by providing an environment that is welcoming and hospitable to clients. The incumbent must also be able to demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out of her work in response to client and organizational needs and must be able to adapt to the changing needs of a diversity of clients accessing service.

• 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, and preparation
• To serve dinner nightly to clients
• 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
• Must also be able 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
• 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

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• 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
• 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 language in addition to English is an asset

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide HOPE
• Extended Health Benefits

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.