Cook

Job title:

Cook

Company

YWCA Hamilton

Job description

Who We AreFounded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.YWork for us?At YWCA Hamilton, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Intersectional Feminism, People Centred, Belonging, Responsibility, and Partnerships. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!Position DescriptionJob Code: 3-MFS-2024Department: At the TableReports to: Chef ManagerLocation: Hamilton, ONHours of Work: 37.5 hours per weekStart Date: TBDContract End Date: March 28th, 2024Posting Date: November 22nd, 2024Responsible for the daily food preparation and cooking activities in the YWCA Café and YWCA catering, overseeing both internal and external YWCA food services for childcare, transitional housing residents, and social enterprise catering.· Facilitates food preparation and cooking activities in the YWCA Café and YWCA catering in collaboration with Head Chef/Sous Chef;· Prepares meals according to menu and recipes created by Head Chef/Sous Chef;· Prepares meals for clients with allergies and special dietary needs;· Assists with serving meals;· Operates large and small kitchen appliances, including maintenance;· Assists Head Chef/Sous Chef with inventory, and stocking shelves;· Performs general housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing, emptying garbage bins;· Ensures compliance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act;· Contributes to building and supporting the kitchen/café team by helping where needed, using professional and respectful language, attending team meetings as required;· Assumes responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef Manager/Sous Chef;· Works safely and reports all workplace hazards and follows all YWCA Hamilton Health and Safety policies and procedures;· Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;· Performs other duties as required.WORKING CONDITIONS:· Works 37.50 hours work week;· Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 22 kg, bending and stooping;· Various shifts of days, afternoons, evenings and weekends.Qualifications· Completion of 1-year College in culinary arts or minimum 1 years’ cooking experience in food service;· Must have Safe Food Handling certificate or willing to obtain at own time and cost;· Catering experience is an asset;· Strong understanding of dietary restrictions;· Ability to follow a recipe;· Ability to bring a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective to day to day work;· Ability to work a schedule that includes various shifts;· Must provide a current Criminal Record Judicial Matters Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;· Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;· Valid Class G Driver’s License;· Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.Please Note: Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities only in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered.Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Expected salary

Location

Hamilton, ON

Job date

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 08:36:15 GMT

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