HOURS - Monday- Friday days and afternoons

Who We Are

The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community. Our services include emergency food transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. We are committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances. By integrating a Harm Reduction framework at Good Shepherd, we can decrease barriers to service and better support some of our community's most marginalized members.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Women's Services - Dorothy Day Place

How You Will Make an Impact

The Cook / Housekeeper enhances the dignity and quality of life of our clients through the assumed responsibility for housekeeping and food preparation services

• Ensures the overall cleanliness and respectful appearance of the facility, maintaining adequate supplies for housekeeping and meal preparation
• Cooking/preparing 3X meals a day for up to 75 residents, meal planning, serving meals to residents, cleaning and sanitization of kitchen, appliance
• Supports an environment that is welcoming and dignified
• Other duties as related to cooking/housekeeping services

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• High school diploma. Previous cooking experience required
• Demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out of their work in response to client and organizational needs and must be able to adapt to the changing needs of a diversity of clients accessing service
• Hospitality and availability is aided by providing an environment that is welcoming and hospitable to clients.
• Residential or commercial kitchen cooking experience is required, menu planning experience is preferred
• Experience in inventory management is an asset
• Experience in the food serving industry is an asset
• Applicants should possess an appreciation and understanding of a range of issues impacting individuals including abuse, poverty, homelessness, mental health and substance use
• Food Handlers certification is an asset
• A demonstrated commitment to the mission values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity
• Ensure adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, corporate and program policy
• Flexible in the carrying out of work in response to participant and organizational needs and must be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
• FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide HOPE

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.

Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.