Job Description

Employment Type: Relief

Work Hours: Varied as needed; Tuesday & Thursdays 7am -11am

Salary: $23.20 per hour (L2)

Location: 389 Church St, Toronto, ON M5B 2E5 Application Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025



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YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.



The Cook/Food Services Worker is an integral member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, responsible for developing teaching and preparing nutritionally balanced and culturally appropriate meal plans and sample menus to enhance food security for the 389 Church Street residents and their children. In addition to culinary duties, the Food Services Worker acts as a valuable resource for both staff and program participants, promoting a supportive, inclusive environment.



ABOUT YWCA TORONTO - HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM, CHURCH STREET

YWCA Toronto Church Street facility includes 120 units of permanent housing. The Case Worker is responsible for providing case management support to women and gender diverse people including: individuals with complex mental health issues and who are chronically homeless or at risk of homelessness; individuals transitioning from provincially-funded institutions and service systems such as hospitals or prisons; Indigenous women/two-spirit people. The program goals include housing stabilization, harm reduction, and health promotion. Individual and group support assists tenants to identify and build the skills required to address the barriers they experience in their lives and to maintain their housing.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Supports the design and implementation of programming that focuses on the promotion of wellness and engagement in community through food-based activities;
• Monitoring and controlling inventory, and notifying the management when supplies are low in the (pantry and Breakfast program);
• Observing health and safety guidelines to ensure that food hygiene standards are met during food programs;
• Prepares morning Breakfast meals for program participants Tuesdays & Thursdays;
• Unpack and store food and supplies, some heavy lifting may be required (i.e.: boxes);
• Orders food items as needed including milk, bread, cleaning supplies and paper products;
• Provides oversight of kitchen including inventory of kitchenware and supplies;
• Washes dishes, pots, pans and other equipment used to prepare the breakfast meals Tuesdays &Thursdays;
• Required to completely clean the kitchen at least twice weekly, including all appliances;
• Maintains cleanliness of all food areas: Cleans and maintains the cleanliness of food surfaces, equipment, storage, fridge and freezers.

QUALIFICATIONS • A generalized education at the high school level, including e.g. training/certificate in public health standards and general nutrition (Cases for Equivalency will be considered) ;
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required;
• 1-3 years directly related work experience;
• Experience making nutritional meals, and working with tenants to improve food security;
• Experience working with women and gender diverse people in crisis and those who have experienced trauma, homelessness and substance use;
• Communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a busy environment.

Posting date : February 12, 2025

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city's largest multi-service women's organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.


We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.


Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health


Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.


YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.


YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.




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