This is a full-time union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.

(Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm)

DUTIES

• Prepares and cooks large quantities of food for up to 120 people in accordance with the Canada Food Guide is at must.
• Conducts inventory control including the ordering of food from suppliers and donors with the assistance of the other cook.
• Plans a 4-week menu which meets the cultural and dietary needs of residents with the other cook.
• Prepares all meals and snacks with the assistance of the other cook.
• Cleans and disinfects the kitchen and its equipment according to the Public Health Department standards.
• Ensures that food preparation meets the standards of the Public Health Department.
• Stores food and supplies.
• Carry and store food and supplies (up to 50 pounds).
• Prepares service records and communicate with Operations Manager.
• Trains and supervises kitchen volunteers for program delivery.
• Serves food to Centre residents.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Culinary Institute Certification or equivalent.
• Food Handlers Certification is a must.
• Must have a WHMIS certificate.
• A minimum of twelve (12) months’ work experience providing large quantity food preparation/cooking up to 120 people per meal.
• Able to cook Middle Eastern cuisine and international food.
• Able to carry and lift up to 50lbs.
• Knowledge of food habits and international nutritious cuisine.
• Proven experience working with refugees and understanding of issues related to poor nutrition and food starvation would be an asset.
• Experience working in a shelter setting Preferly with new immigrants.
• Excellent communication, organization and coordination skills.
• Fluency in English is a must - ESL bench mark level 7
• Ability to speak one of the following languages is considered an asset: Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Spanish, Amharic, Tigrinya and French.
• Must provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) upon successful hire obtained within the last 6 months.
• Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.

LOCATION:                                       100 Lippincott Street, Toronto

START DATE:                                   April 1, 2023

SALARY RANGE:                            $42,336 to $45,562 per annum+ benefits

POSTING DATE:                               March 16, 2023

CLOSING DATE:                              March 29, 2023

Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #76-23 to the below link:

https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=76-23