Cook – Carlton House (Part-Time)

The Role and Opportunity

The Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch is looking for a Part-Time Cook for Carlton House. Carlton House is a 24/7 residential Transitional Housing Program with embedded Mental Health and Addictions Supports for 25 male- and female-identifying adult Refugees. In this role, the Cook will be responsible for preparing dinner for all residents within the program.

Hourly Range: $26.59 – $30.04 + 4% in lieu of vacation

Work Location: 213 Carlton St., Toronto, ON, M5A 2K9

Work Hours: 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, (Monday – Friday)

About CMHA Toronto

CMHA Toronto is the city’s leading community mental health agency. We provide accessible, quality care for Toronto residents through programs, research and advocacy that create belonging and hope. At CMHA Toronto, we take a client-first, recovery-oriented approach to supporting people and their families when they experience mental health challenges or live with mental illness. By integrating health and social care, we provide services that aid in long-term wellness including housing, employment, community connections and so much more. Our goal? Help everyone thrive in the community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a complete, balanced evening meal for dinner for 25 adults
• Meals can be prepared with meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and/or other food items using kitchen equipment and appliances
• Must be familiar with preparing dishes meeting various special dietary needs, e.g.: nut, dairy, shellfish or gluten free
• Able to cook with or without recipes, using the ingredients available
• Dish and hand out the plates of food to clients
• Collect and rinse dishes, stack and run dishwasher
• Clean kitchen and maintain sanitary workstations, small and large kitchen appliances and equipment
• Track inventory of groceries and cleaning supplies and generate lists for shopping

Experience & Education Required

• Required certifications: Ontario Food Safety and Food Handler certifications
• Understanding and training in Infection Prevention and Control standards and Health and Safety procedures in congregate living environments
• Understanding of the Canada Food Guide for balanced nutritious meals
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with food preparation and cooking
• Sensitivity towards individuals with mental health challenges or substance abuse
• Cultural competency training in BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ populations
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Effectively work in a team environment as well as independently
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in not-for-profit sector preferable with a strong interest in health care or related field an asset
• Familiarity with preparing traditional dishes from Ethiopia, Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya and middle eastern countries an asset
• Culinary training an asset

The candidate will bring experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations and the ability to demonstrate non-homophobic, anti-oppression and anti-racism approaches.

Why Choose CMHA Toronto?

If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA Toronto may be the place for you. We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement
• Work with like-minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery
• Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference

CMHA Toronto is committed to promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, openness, mutual respect, and a ‘no blame and accountable’ environment. Our staff report that they value the flexibility in work schedules and the work-life balance CMHA Toronto encourages. They appreciate the training and development opportunities provided to staff and the encouragement for continuous learning. Staff often comment on the sense of family and personal support that exists throughout the organization.

CMHA Toronto is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work and is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we encourage equity-seeking candidates to apply, especially those who identify as black, Indigenous, people and women of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ or women. We recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities. Personal experience with mental health issues, either through self or a loved one, is an asset. If you are contacted by our offices regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview should you require any accommodation.

To be eligible for this role candidates will be required to adhere to our COVID-19 policy and provide proof of vaccination.