Hours of Work: Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Women's Services - West Ave

How You Will Make an Impact

The Cook / Housekeeper enhances the dignity and quality of life of our clients through the assumed responsibility for menu planning, meal preparation, and food delivery services. Hospitality and availability are aided by providing an environment that is welcoming to clients. The successful incumbent must be able to demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out of 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. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for:

• Develop diverse menu plans that meet a wide range of cultural and medical-related dietary needs
• Cook healthy meals according to client need, and in accordance to Canada's food guide
• Weekly inventory of supplies, procurement of goods through approved vendors and donations
• Daily delivery of meals
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with safe food handling and health and safety provisions

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Minimum completed high school diploma
• Food Handlers certification required, or a willingness to be certified
• Valid G license and ability to drive Good Shepherd vehicles
• Residential or commercial cooking experience required.
• Menu planning experience preferred
• Experience with inventory management is an asset
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd

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.