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Employment Type: ReliefWork Hours: Varied as neededSalary: $20.83 per hour (L1)Location: 348 Davenport Road Toronto, ON, M5R 1K6Application Deadline: Monday, November 6, 2023JOIN OUR TEAMYWCA 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 Relief Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals, cleaning the serving area and cafeteria, and assisting the Food Services Co-ordinator in the preparation of meals and snacks.About Ywca Toronto – Ywca DavenportYWCA Davenport provides up to 80 emergency shelter beds to young women and gender diverse people (16 – 24 years of age) and adult women and gender diverse people (25 and older) and is staffed 24 hours a day. This pet friendly shelter is funded by the City of Toronto and adheres to Toronto Shelter Standards.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepares and serves meals daily in a cafeteria setting;Prepares for the following day's meals;Assists the Food Services Co-ordinator in the preparation of meals when necessary and afternoon snack as required by the Toronto Shelter Standards;Ensures that the health and safety guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of YWCA Toronto;Cleans food preparation and serving areas, ensuring that all health regulations are met;Assists with the delivery and storage of food and supplies used in all meal preparation.Assists with other duties as requiredQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent1 to 3 years’ experience in food handling and food preparationCompleted Food Handlers CertificateAbility to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all timesUnderstanding of the barriers/obstacles that homeless women and gender diverse people faceAbility to interact with a diverse community of women and gender diverse people with complex needs, many of whom are living with mental health challenges and active substance use within shelter environmentsCompleted Toronto Shelter Standards training an assetNaloxone training is an assetKnowledge of second language an assetExperience working in a residential setting an assetVaccination 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.How To ApplyPlease submit your cover letter and résumé to Melissa Furlano, Associate Manager of YWCA Davenport at davenportjobs@ywcatoronto.org. Please quote JOB ID number DAV970 and your name in the subject line.Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter and your email subject line, if you are a YWCA Toronto Employee.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.Posting date: October 24, 2023About YWCA TorontoYWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. We help women and girls flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs and family programs; we also engage in systemic advocacy. As part of a national and international movement, the YWCA is a turning point in the lives of 25 million women and girls world wide. We welcome women of all faiths, sexual orientations, races, cultural affiliations and creeds. YWCA Toronto is funded by the United Way Toronto & York Region, the City of Toronto, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, as well as many corporate sponsors, foundations and individual donors.

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