Weekend Kitchen Assistant — Shelter Meals & Hygiene

Sojourn House; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care spending account

Up to 9 paid sick days

Vacation entitlement

Inclusive workplace

Contribute to refugee support

Job summary

Sojourn House in Toronto is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook with daily menu prep and safe food service in our shelter's dining room and commercial kitchen. Morning weekend shifts on Friday-Sunday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

You will help keep dishes ready, wash and sanitize, maintain coffee service, restock condiments, and ensure cleanliness and proper waste disposal. Prior high-volume kitchen experience and a City of Toronto Food Handling Certificate are required; CPR/First Aid and

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience in a high-volume commercial food services environment.
• Previous experience in food preparation is required.
• Current City of Toronto Public Health Food Handling Certificate is required.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and safety precautions in a kitchen are preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certificates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure clean plates, cutlery, and mugs are available for clients.
• Collect used dishes, rinse, and return to dining room.
• Monitor and refill coffee machine and condiments.
• Maintain sanitation and clean surfaces, fridge, and freezer.
• Disassemble cartons and manage waste, recycling as required.
• Organize dry storage and complete routine cleaning before shift end.

Skills

Food service experience

High-volume kitchen

Safety and sanitation

Lift up to 50 lbs

Team player

Education

Public Health Food Handling Certificate

CPR/First Aid

WHMIS knowledge

Job description

Sojourn House in Toronto is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook with daily menu prep and safe food service in our shelter's dining room and commercial kitchen. Morning weekend shifts on Friday-Sunday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

You will help keep dishes ready, wash and sanitize, maintain coffee service, restock condiments, and ensure cleanliness and proper waste disposal. Prior high-volume kitchen experience and a City of Toronto Food Handling Certificate are required; CPR/First Aid and