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Shelter Cook

1 month ago

Calgary, Canada FearIsNotLove Full time

SALARY: CAD 21.03 HOURLY
- PUBLISHED: MAY 29, 2024
- EXPIRY: JUNE 28, 2024
- ONSITE
- CALGARY, ALBERTA
- PART TIME
- SOCIAL SERVICES

**Summary**:
We are looking for a Relief Shelter Cook to work in our Shelter Kitchen. This position is a union position working on an on-call basis to cover a variety of shifts.Reporting to the Team Lead, Food Services, the Shelter Cook is responsible for the preparation of meals served at the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter.

**Description**:
**Neglect, violence and abuse are life-altering, terrorizing behaviours.**

This is why we became FearIsNotLove. These four words capture perhaps the most important thing you need to know about us. It’s who we are. And it’s what we stand for. We believe that every human has the right to live free of fearand feel safe, respected, supported and loved.

Our goal is to help people to have violence-free lives, to live without fear, and get to the ultimate outcome - love. It’s what we all want and need.

We are looking for people who want to be part of changing the conversation about domestic violence and abuse. **We have evolved from our beginnings as the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter.**

**FearIsNotLove** creates safe spaces. We listen, we support, we encourage and we are judgement-free. We are relentless in our commitment to our clients, our communities and each other. We believe change is possible.

At our core is an uncompromising commitment to our team of talented people who believe in our mission. We believe that when people feel empowered and safe, they are able to move forward with the best decisions for them and their family.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**
- To ensure meals are planned and prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Canada Food Guide and client special dietary requirements.
- Provide healthy snacks for clients during the day.
- Responsible for co-coordinating with the Weekday Shelter Cook to order food and kitchen supplies as needed from suppliers and ensuring delivered orders are accurate.
- Responsible for cleaning and upkeep of all kitchen appliances.
- Ensure that proper sanitation and health standards are adhered to by staff, volunteers, and clients.
- Ensure that the planning and preparation of breakfast for the next day, along with explanatory notes on what food is to be served (preparation notes, etc.), is provided for the staff responsible for serving the meal.
- Keep records of all meals prepared for licensing purposes.
- Be cognizant of client’s ethnic food requirements and endeavour to meet these needs.

**WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR MISSION**
- Ability to manage food quality and safety through HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) guidelines.
- A minimum of two years’ professional cooking experience is required.
- Discretion, tact, and the ability to maintain confidentiality is a necessity.
- Team work philosophy of collaboration and cooperation is required.
- Self-motivated with strong self-management ability is essential.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English. A second language would be an asset.
- Demonstrated effective and engaging interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills with strengths in prioritization and efficiencies.
- Ability to think creatively and resolve problems efficiently and effectively.

**IMPORTANT DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW**
- Effective January 1st, 2022 being fully vaccinated against Covid-19 is a condition of employment
- Food Handler certification is required.
- A criminal records search and an intervention record check are conditions of employment.
- In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

CLOSE DATE: This position will remain open until June 4, 2024 or until filled.

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