Cook

Job summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing meals for residential facilities and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. They will also collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure efficient service delivery while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Job details

JOB POSTING Food Services Cook Full-Time, Permanent 1 Position Hourly Wage: $20.82 Existing Vacancy: Yes Posting No. MS0656 POSITION SUMMARY: The Cook will prepare food and assist in food preparation for Mission Services’ sites. This position will require a working knowledge, and a range of skills pertaining to, working within Health and Safety guidelines and proper food handling techniques. The Cook will have valid Food Handler’s Certification and the ability to work a flexible schedule of day, afternoon and weekend shifts, as required to meet the needs of the programs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Prepare food and assist in food preparation for residential facilities with 100+ individuals * Receive, organize, and rotate food items * Utilize food donations efficiently and within appropriate health guidelines * Maintain an orderly and clean kitchen keeping within Health and Safety guidelines and proper food handling * Work from an Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression framework * Work with staff and volunteers to deliver the best service possible * Committed to uphold the organization’s mission, values and standards * Adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality * Work safely, identify any health and safety concerns and report to management, and always follow Mission Services workplace health and safety policies and procedures * Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of service to residents/service users QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of one (1) year of kitchen experience, experience in a healthcare or social services organization * Knowledge of Canada Food Guidelines * Sensitivity and ability to work in an environment that serves marginalized individuals (poverty, homelessness, trauma, abuse and addiction), while demonstrating and modelling good boundaries * Flexibility to work with a variety of food donations * Ability to work independently and in a team environment * Ability to lift up to 22.5 kg (50 lbs) * Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training is an asset HOURS OF WORK: 37. 5 hours per week; ability to work a flexible schedule of weekdays and some weekends REQUIREMENTS: * Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check * Proof of Negative Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test * Valid Food Handlers Certification COMPENSATION: * Wage starts at $20.82 per hour * *Benefits after 3-months * *Group RRSP Employer matching up to 3% after one (1) year of continuous employment At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees, and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion. We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ communities, people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness, mental health difficulties and addictions. Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality. We are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. While our recruitment system may use AI‑assisted tools to help screen applications, final decisions are made by our recruitment team, and all applications receive human review.

What you’ll do

The Cook is responsible for preparing meals for residential facilities and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. They will also collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure efficient service delivery while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of kitchen experience and a valid Food Handler’s Certification. The role requires the ability to lift up to 22.5 kg and a commitment to working within an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework.

Benefits

• Group RRSP Employer matching
• Health benefits

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Kitchen maintenance
• Food handling
• Health and safety compliance
• Inventory management
• Teamwork
• Crisis intervention
• Confidentiality
• Time management
• Communication
• Lifting Ability
• Food Handler's Card
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Food Services
• Crisis Intervention
• Disabilities
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

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