Cambridge Shelter Corporation is seeking an experienced cook to join the kitchen team.

Join a well rounded team of individuals doing meaningful work and cooking with a purpose in a respectful atmosphere!

The position is allows for autonomy and the ability to be creative, with a changing menu. The employee will work in a steady paced environment with an emphasis on work-life balance. The employee will have access to great benefits, EAP, a set schedule, and vacation accrual.

Position Description

This position will be responsible for all facets of operating the kitchen. CSC is a person-centred agency dedicated to assisting individuals in moving forward with their lives.

We are currently hiring a full-time position (32-40 hours) with a Tuesday- Saturday schedule. Hours are 6am-2pm or 11am-7pm. Flexible to meet the needs of the candidate.

Access to benefits after 3 months!

Duties of the position will include the following:

• Day to day operation of a kitchen preparing meals daily
• Participate in ensuring that all supplies needed for running the kitchen are in place
• Potentially accept donations and make changes to the meal plan on the fly
• Work cooperatively with other kitchen staff on menus that are in line with Canada's Food Guide
• Coordinate food preparation, and ensure that foods requiring longer cooking times are prepared and ready for the kitchen volunteers at 4:00 p.m.
• Assist with maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen area, cooler, freezer, and dry storage following the guidelines of Waterloo Region Public Health
• Participate in health inspections of the kitchen by the Public Health Inspector
• Have completed a Safe Food Handling course, current Standard First Aid/CPR certificate, current Naloxone training, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to repeatedly lift heavy items throughout each shift
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team situation
• Work cooperatively with volunteers and with the Volunteer Coordinator

Health and Safety

The position will comply with all health and safety regulations, policies and procedures including:

• Wear appropriate and safe attire, including steel-toe non-slip shoes.
• Operating any equipment according to its regulations and only if the equipment is in good working order
• Ensuring that all knives, slicers and other sharp equipment are used properly
• Ensuring that equipment used regularly is in good working order
• Reporting to the Kitchen Manager the existence of any hazard or any contravention of policy
• Attend any health and safety training that is required
• Participate in an annual review of health and safety policies and procedures

Cambridge Shelter Corporation strives to provide a safe, healthy, positive and nurturing environment for its employees. Wherever possible, Cambridge Shelter Corporation will provide opportunities for employees to attend workshops, conferences and additional training that relates to their position. All employees are expected to behave in an appropriate manner and to be ambassadors for Cambridge Shelter Corporation in the community

Qualifications

1+ years working in a kitchen environment.

Candidates are required to have a safe food handling certificate

Vulnerable Sector Police check required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-11