Job Description

Cook - Kitchen Helper

Home First Winnipeg is a non-profit organization that provides housing, meals and support services to individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness. We believe in a housing first approach...that is, regardless of the challenges that people may face with addiction, mental health or other issues, each of us deserves a safe home.

Home First welcomes and respects tenants and employees of all backgrounds regardless of ancestry, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, marital or family status, gender identity, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability

We Acknowledge that we are on Treaty 1 Territory, the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree,
Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Metis. We respect
Indigenous peoples' history on this land and are committed to reconciliation and collaboration.

Position Summary:

This position is for the delivery of a high quality daily meal program in a 47 unit supported living apartment complex.

All positions at Home First Winnipeg require respect for and knowledge in working with vulnerable people who face various barriers, such as struggles with addictions and mental health, and who may come from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. The individual will have an understanding of trauma-informed care responses, possess strong skills in crisis intervention, and conflict resolution and be able to have sound problem solving and decision-making skills under pressure.

The Kitchen Helper will participate as part of the kitchen team, reporting daily to the Kitchen Coordinator and Executive Director.

Duties & Responsibilities:

? Prep and cook meals following a monthly meal plan.
? Ensure that recipes are followed properly during food preparation and cooking time.
? Assist in monthly inventory recording.
? Operate commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, ovens and fryers.
? Maintain order of the kitchen and dining area by ensuring cleanliness of equipment, tables, counters and work areas.
? Clean and close kitchen at end of service
? Take out garbage, clean bathrooms, vacuum halls and other shared tasks.
? Other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Coordinator.

Qualifications:

? Valid Manitoba Food Handler's certificate (can be obtained later)
? Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, clear Vulnerable Persons Registry Check, and clear Adult Abuse Registry Check.
? Experience in a commercial kitchen
? Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking?abilities
? Ability to work productively within a team setting and also independently
? Ability to be proactive in challenging situations

Job Type:

Part-time and Casual

Wage - $16 hourly

Home First Winnipeg Inc is an equal opportunity employer; and as such women; First Nation, Metis and
Inuit peoples; persons with disabilities; members of the 2sLGBTQ+ community, and visible minorities are encouraged to apply.

While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Every Weekend Holidays Morning shift Night shift Overtime
Work Location: In person