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Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Work Hours: 21 hours per week (Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11am- 7pm)
Salary: $27,407 (L2, Prorated), plus comprehensive benefits
Location: 80 Woodlawn Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1C1
Internal Application Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025
External Application Deadline: Monday, December 8, 2025

YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

The Part-Time Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritionally balanced meals, cleaning the kitchen, serving area and cafeteria. This position is also responsible for assisting the Food Services Co‑ordinator in the planning of meals and snacks in a multi-service residential and shelter setting.

1st Stop Woodlawn Shelter, funded by the City of Toronto, provides 62 shelter beds to women and gender diverse people including 28 beds for individuals 16 years of age and older, who are in need of shelter or fleeing violence. This includes Second Stage Supportive Housing for participants not ready for independent living. The Housing program provides advocacy referral and support to participants in the shelter and to those who have moved into the community. The Transitional Support program provides aftercare to participants and their children through group work, counselling and connecting women and gender diverse people to supports.

• Prepares and serves meals, snacks and bag lunches in a cafeteria setting;
• Under the direction of the Food Services Co‑ordinator assists in the planning and preparation of meals as required by Toronto Shelter Standards;
• Stores unused food supplies properly to meet health regulations and prevent spoilage; monitors equipment;
• Records temperature of steam table, fridges and freezer;
• Washes dishes and stores the dishes overnight; locks the storage area;
• Cleans food preparation and serving areas, ensuring that all health regulations are met;
• Cleans cafeteria and garbage cans daily; sweeps and washes floor;
• Cleans kitchen appliances, utility and storage rooms regularly;
• Assists the Food Services Co‑ordinator with ordering food, kitchenware and supplies as needed;
• Shops for food items as needed;
• Prepares and plans meals for special events and programming;
• Assists with the delivery and storage of food and supplies used in all meal preparation;
• Some heavy lifting required;
• Ensures that residents use appropriate safety gear and follows safety precautions during food preparation.

• High school diploma or equivalent; (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• Food Handler Certification and nutrition training;
• WHMIS training required;
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in food handling and food preparation;
• Experience in cooking culturally diverse meals in a large residential setting;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with competing demands;
• Ability to interact with a diverse community of women with complex needs, many of whom are living with mental health challenges;
• Ability to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times;
• Completed Toronto Shelter Standards training an asset;
• Knowledge of second language an asset.

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Multi‑Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

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 within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.

Posting date: November 26, 2025

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 prior to 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 is a Scent‑Sensitive Workplace.