Job Description

At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun!

Sounds pretty great doesn\xe2\x80\x99t it? It is!

The ShelterCare program is following the ShelterCare model of providing a place to stay and staff support 24/7, along with wrap-around health care services on site to help men experiencing homelessness transition to housing and successfully stay housed. The successful candidate will prepare meals and snacks according to Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Food Guide, using donations and food inventory. This role is also responsible for assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen area.

** This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week), salaried position with paid sick time,

personal days and vacation; group health benefits and defined contribution pension plan.

Valid G Class driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Successful completion of a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) is required. **

** Must be willing to work and communicate with ShelterCare participants in a non-judgmental, trauma-informed and solution-focused manner. Participants may be experiencing homelessness, trauma, mental health concerns, physical health concerns and/or addiction symptoms in the space. **

Key Responsibilities:

• Food preparation for meals, snacks, bagged lunches

• Assist with receiving, sorting and distribution of food donations, including regular rotation of food inventory

• Assist with maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen area, cooler, freezer and dry storage

• Daily use of industrial kitchen equipment and industrial cleaning products

• Work alongside and engage program participants and volunteers

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 high school, required

• Food Handlers Certification required

• Previous experience in an industrial kitchen setting is an asset

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to repeatedly lift heavy items throughout each shift (25 lbs~)

• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team situation

• Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected

• Emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required

• Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members

• Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs

• Experience with and commitment to using an anti-racism, anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery

• Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude

• Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges

Compensation:

\xc2\xb7 We value our team members above all else and know that our mission can only succeed through your work

\xc2\xb7 We value the work that you do with fair pay and benefits:

o We are a Living Wage employer as defined by the

o We use a 3.5:1 ratio meaning that the highest paid team member is not paid more than 3.5 times than the lowest paid team member

o Time off includes 3 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days and sick credits totaling approximately 12 days per year

o Full time benefit plan including Extended Health Care (EHC), Dental, Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD) and Health Care Spending Account

o We believe strongly in supporting the mental health of our team members including providing access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, $1,000 for counselling services and our workplace Wellness and Psychological Health and Safety programs

o We help you save for the future by providing a retirement plan that includes a matched Group Pension Plan as well as a Group RRSP and a Group Tax Free Savings Account

Rate of Pay:

At House of Friendship all compensation ranges are categorized under a series of \xe2\x80\x9cgrades\xe2\x80\x9d and we base our payment structure on internal equity. When determining rate of pay, a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s past related experience will be taken into consideration along with where others with similar experience are currently on the pay grid. Note: Due to the internal composition of our pay grids, many team members with lengthy experience are between the start and mid-point of the range and therefore most new team members will be placed similarly.

Grade: 3

Min: $18.32

Mid: $20.80

Max: $23.28

Working Conditions:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Hours of work vary, including holidays and weekend work on a rotational basis

• Some travel throughout Waterloo Region

• Working alongside both program participants and volunteers is required

• Encountering participants at program sites who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expected

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

If you are as passionate as we are about serving the community, let\xe2\x80\x99s talk.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here:

By end of day July 4, 2023.

House of Friendship