YW Calgary works to provide preventive and restorative services to women and their families to help them thrive. Our mission is to intervene, empower and lead where people need us most. We are committed to advocating for mental health, supporting those experiencing domestic violence and enabling women’s economic prosperity.

Reporting to the child support and family access services supervisor, the cook is responsible for planning, preparing, cooking, and serving healthy, delicious, and nutritious meals to ensure high quality service and experience for shelter residents and their children. The cook acts as a lead to ensure the kitchen is organized, operating efficiently and that proper food storage, handling and sanitation procedures are paramount. The cook understands that proper nutrition is an important part of a holistic approach to supporting trauma recovery and building resiliency so women and their families can thrive in a safe and equitable community.

This role is a part-time position. The shifts are Saturday-Sunday10:00 am- 6:00 pm.  This position is not eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The cook will be working in a commercial kitchen and will be exposed to temperature fluctuations, bending, lifting, carrying etc. and will be required to stand for long periods of time. 

WHAT WE OFFER
• Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our community
• Flexible schedules and a hybrid work arrangement to help our employees manage work and life
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities at our YW Hub location

WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Participate in ongoing opportunities for professional development.
• Plan and prepare a creative rotating menu that follows the Canada Food Guide, use fresh food, and produce, and suits a wide variety of tastes.
• Use creativity to recommend ideas and menus for special themes, or seasonal dishes.
• Adjust meals to consider the varying cultural and health needs of current shelter residents i.e., Halal, vegetarian, gluten free, et cetera.
• Liaise with women’s support workers to determine specific dietary needs for current shelter residents.
• Ensure menus are posted in a visible area and coordinate with co-cook and internal supply chain to order food and supplies within budget.
• Work with co-cook to make healthy meals on weekdays and independently on the weekends
• Organize food stock and ensure that all food items are covered and labelled appropriately.
• Set up kitchen and clean up for mealtimes.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• A clear Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search, and an Intervention Record Check is required upon commencement of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years professional cooking experience; combination of work experience and education will be considered.
• Previous cooking experience, preferably in a shelter or crisis setting.
• Food Safe or Food Handling certification
• Working experience of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training is an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite is an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines.
• You are diligent, dependable, and personable – you get along with your co-workers, you have engaging interpersonal skills and you communicate effectively and transparently with others.
• You approach your work and others through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds and tolerate noise and heat in a kitchen environment.

If you want to change lives, we want to hear from you.
Deadline: December 4, 2024
Apply by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary expectations! 
Check out our website for more information about YW Calgary: www.ywcalgary.ca

YW Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued and respected, whatever their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, or place of origin.