PART-TIME PERMANENT COOKS
(BARGAINING UNIT POSITION)
Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.
Locations:
- Scarborough near Lawrence Ave E and Kingston Rd - (Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 6pm),
- Toronto near Bloor St W and Dufferin St (Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 6pm),
- Scarborough near St Clair Ave E and Danforth Rd (Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 5pm, plus one other day 8am to 3pm), and
- Scarborough near Kennedy Rd and Ellesmere Rd (Saturday and Sunday, 08:30 am - 5 pm).
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APPLICANTS MUST QUOTE “COOK-P”
Job Purpose: prepare and deliver nutritious meals to culturally diverse residents and implement the nutrition and food preparation program to residents.
Job Requirements
- Able to follow standardized recipes; while being aware of special dietary requirements
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work irregular hours and weekends
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Knowledge of tenant populations, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness
- Ability to collaborate with individual and client groups, agencies and other organizations
- Ability to prepare and maintain statistical reports, basic budgeting skills
- Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and be creative with meal preparation
- Ability to handle heavy loads and lift heavy cooking equipment and supplies
- Ensuring a clean and safe work environment is maintained
- Practicing excellent food safety and sanitation procedures
- Able to stand for extended periods
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- Chef training, Institutional Cook or Culinary Management Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience in large quantity cooking
- Demonstrated knowledge of foods and their preparation and knowledge of operation and care of kitchen equipment
- Experience in working in communities with marginalized and/or persons living with mental illness and/or addictions an asset
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, hygiene and safe handling practices/techniques, Food Handler’s certificate.
- Knowledge of Shelter Standards food requirements
- Current certificates in First Aid/CPR
Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer
Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.
The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society
Accommodation
Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
Please note, all candidates offered a position with Homes First from September 8, 2021 onward must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status as a condition of employment. Please note Homes First will comply with its human rights obligations and accommodate employees who are legally entitled to accommodation.