We require a casual/on-call relief cook who is responsible for the preparation of the evening meal for 40 shelter residents. This position is for occasional weekday, weekends and statutory holidays as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Menu Planning and Meal Preparation
- In consultation with the House Coordinator plans the menu for evening meals for the women and children in the shelter.
- Prepare dinner meal and special occasion meals.
- Order food according to menu plan and budget.
- Take the inventory of stock in pantry rooms and refrigerator/freezer units
- Receive and put away all food deliveries in proper areas and according to shelter policy
- Perform other duties or assignments as delegated by the supervisor
- Cleaning
- Clean kitchen, pantry and storage areas including kitchen appliances and shelves according to the City’s established Public Health Standards.
- Clean and sanitize cooking pots, pans and dishes after each meal.
- Ensure the Food Hygiene shelter Regulations are carried out at all times.
- General
- Work cooperatively as a member of the shelter staff team.
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with staff and residents.
- Take initiative at work.
- Assist with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the operation of the shelter.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Food Handling Certification.
- Certificate from a recognized culinary school considered as an asset
- Related experience in menu planning, meal preparation and cleaning.
- Previous cooking experience in a shelter or group home environment.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Knowledge of nutrition standards, sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Good spoken and written communication skills in English language
- Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues and anti-oppression/anti-racism.
- Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays and available to work with short notice.
Hours: Monday – Friday 1-6pm and weekend availability
Rate of Pay: 17.53/hr.
Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. Applications from Aboriginal Women, World Majority Women/Women of Colour, Lesbians, Bisexual Women, Transgendered Women and Women with DisAbilities, Women who have experienced Violence and Consumer Survivors are strongly encouraged.
We regret that our shelter location is not physically accessible.
Please email your application. Only those candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted.
Mail your application to: jamuna@nellies.org
Jamuna Gurung, House Coordinator
Nellie’s is a unionized workplace with the Workers United Ontario Council. This position is within the bargaining unit and as such the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
This position requires a criminal reference check as per Ministry requirements.
Date of Posting: Monday July 15, 2019
Deadline: Friday, August 2, 2019
Interview Date: Wed August 07, 2019
