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About the Role

As a Relief Cook, you will support Sojourn House’s Food Services Program in providing nutritious meals to refugees. You will work within an anti-oppression, anti-racism, access and equity framework. You will provide coverage as needed for weekday, weekend, statutory holiday, vacation and leave shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals while meeting food safety and health requirements.
• Prepare meals that respond to residents' cultural and special dietary needs.
• Receive, inspect, store and rotate food products to maintain quality and proper inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen, including food preparation areas and equipment.
• Serve residents in a respectful and professional manner while ensuring food is safely presented and appropriately portioned.
• Work collaboratively with the Food Services team and follow Sojourn House policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience and/or training in a high-volume food services or commercial kitchen environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using commercial kitchen equipment.
• Current and valid City of Toronto Public Health Food Handling Certificate.
• Working knowledge of WHMIS requirements and associated precautions in a commercial kitchen environment.
• The role requires standing for extended periods, bending, moving food products and equipment, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen team.

Location

• 101 Ontario Street Toronto, ON M5A 2V2

Work Type

• Relief position
• Weekday shifts
• Weekend shifts
• Statutory holiday shifts
• Vacation coverage
• Leave coverage
• Monday through Sunday shifts

Experience Level

• Minimum of 2 years of experience

Education Level

• Community college education and/or training in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Services from a recognized institution is an asset.
• WHMIS and CPR/First Aid certifications are preferred.

About the Company

• Sojourn House provides Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing services to newly arrived refugees coming from all parts of the world.
• We provide a safe place and an inclusive environment to people who have had the refugee experience.
• We are dedicated to providing the best possible settlement services and programs that help residents transition and integrate into the community.
• With decades of experience and being one of the first refugee housing facilities in Toronto, we take pride in being a leading organization in refugee care.

Equal Opportunity

• In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted throughout the hiring process.
• Sojourn House is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from all equity seeking groups.