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PERMANENT PART TIME COOK<br><p>(Bargaining Unit Position)</p><p></p><p><strong>Mission Statement:</strong> Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.</p><p></p><p>Position type: Part-time, Permanent</p><p>Location: (a) Kennedy Rd and Ellesmere Rd<br> (b) <span>St Clair Ave E and Danforth Rd<br><br></span></p><p>Hours of work: Saturdays & Sundays, 9am to 6pm</p><p>Start date: ASAP</p><p>Salary: $28.76 per hour (As per Collective Agreement)</p><p><strong>Submit Resume to: </strong><strong>[email protected]</strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong>Applicants, please quote ?COOK-DE? for location (a)<br> "COOK-SE" for location (b)<br></strong><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p>Job Purpose: prepare and deliver nutritious meals to culturally diverse residents and implement the nutrition and food preparation program to residents.</p><p></p><p><strong>JOB REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><ul><li>Able to follow standardized recipes; while being aware of special dietary requirements</li><li>Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English and follow oral and written instructions</li><li>Ability to work irregular hours and weekends</li><li>Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently</li><li>Knowledge of tenant populations, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness</li><li>Ability to collaborate with individual and client groups, agencies and other organizations</li><li>Ability to prepare and maintain statistical reports, basic budgeting skills</li><li>Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and be creative with meal preparation</li><li>Ability to handle heavy loads and lift heavy cooking equipment and supplies</li><li>Ensuring a clean and safe work environment is maintained</li><li>Practicing excellent food safety and sanitation procedures</li><li>Able to stand for extended periods</li><li>Other duties as required</li></ul><p></p>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Chef training, Institutional Cook or Culinary Management Diploma or equivalent</li><li>Demonstrable experience in large quantity cooking</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of foods and their preparation and knowledge of operation and care of kitchen equipment</li><li>Experience in working in communities with marginalized and/or persons living with mental illness and/or addictions an asset</li><li>Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, hygiene and safe handling practices/techniques, Food Handler?s certificate.</li><li>Knowledge of Shelter Standards food requirements</li><li>Current certificates in First Aid/CPR</li></ul><p></p><p>Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.<br> Working in a pet friendly environment.</p><p><br> The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society.</p><p>Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer.</p><p></p><p>Homes First Society does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for internal postings.</p><p>This is an existing open position.</p><p></p><p>Please no phone calls, only those people selected for interviews will be contacted.</p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong>Accommodation</strong></p><p></p><p>Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.</p>

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Sep 3, 2026