Main Location: 3079 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
You may be required to work at any site
Short Description
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services (AAMHCS) is a Community Health Centre that aims to provide services and addresses system inequities to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities. The Centre envisions a future in which Toronto's diverse communities achieve
health with dignity
.
Working closely with staff, the Cook will ensure that the kitchen, equipment and inventory are accessible and available in addition to maintaining appropriate health and safety measures. This role will be responsible for the preparation of nutritious meals for our congregate dining programs with the support of community volunteers and students.
The successful candidate will possess strong skills and knowledge in cooking and nutrition, experience facilitating diverse groups, and a desire to use food as a way to build community.
Detailed Description
Responsibilities:
Plan healthy menus for 50+ people three times per week, including managing weekly inventory and purchasing
Lead a team of volunteers in cooking of the meals
Ensure program food is prepared and organized to meet program needs
Assist with kitchen clean-up as required
Ensure kitchen and equipment are kept clean following appropriate infection control and food handling procedures as per Toronto Public Health guidelines
Ensure kitchen equipment and items are organized and stored safely in designated areas and function effectively and safely
Conduct daily monitoring of fridge and freezer temperatures
Inform management of equipment malfunctions or safety hazards
Any other job specific responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
Skills and Qualifications:
Required
Minimum 1 year of experience cooking meals for groups of 50 -150 people
Food Handler Certification
Knowledge of nutrition and healthy cooking to meet the needs of communities served
Physical ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
Ability to work within a set budget
Ability to plan menus with existing groceries
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Preferred
Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated leadership skills, especially in a volunteer/community development context
Ability to work independently and be very effective in a team environment
Asset
Certification as Food Handler Trainer
Strong creative problem-solving skills
Ability to speak one of the Centre's priority Languages
Salary
: $20,82 to 24,90/Hour
Hours:
Part-time, 21 hours/week
Duration:
12 Months
Bargaining Unit position:
United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 175
Classification:
Secretary
Please be advised that our organization requires all staff, students, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination can be obtained from the Ministry site.
AAMHCS is a community-based organization that operates from a pro-choice, anti-oppression, and participatory framework. In your cover letter, we invite you to articulate why you wish to work with Access Alliance, and in what ways did you wish to put your skills, experience, and education into action for this role and for Access Alliance at this time. Knowledge of the neighbourhoods we serve and how agency values would be integrated in your day-to-day work may be interview questions.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that a criminal background check and Vulnerable sector check will be conducted for this position as a condition of employment
We are committed to a workforce reflective of the diversity of the City of Toronto and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from those who provide different perspective and contribute to diverse ideas including those from racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
AAMHCS is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
AAMHCS encourages a scent-free environment.
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