Cook (Full Time)

**COOK**

**FULL-TIME**

If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you and we want to hear from you. We urge individuals that have retired, semi-retired, are returning to the workforce, those that are new to Canada, and recent graduates to also apply. At Good Shepherd, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, equal and authentic workplace.

**About Good Shepherd**

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 and clothing; daily hot meals; emergency shelters for men, youth, families, women and children; transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Men’s Centre.

**Why Work with Good Shepherd?**
- Be a part of a caring **TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY**:

- **POSITIVE **and **ENCOURAGING** atmosphere
- Dental Care
- Disability Insurance
- **EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM**:

- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- RRSP match
- Out of Country Travel Insurance
- Vision Care
- Wellness Program
- Make a difference and provide **HOPE**:

- 3 weeks’ vacation (after mandatory completion of waiting period)

In a compassionate, hospitable and non-judgmental manner the Cook under supervision will be responsible for the preparation and provision of all meals and snacks for the Guests of our Emergency Shelter, Community Hot Meal Program and Catering functions.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum academic requirement is a 2 year diploma acquired from a recognized Culinary Management/Food Services Program, or equivalent
- Experience in large quantity cooking in a commercial kitchen, be able to plan meals, rotate stock, and utilize donated and purchased foods creatively, nutritiously and attractively
- **Food Handlers Certification is required**:

- Must be certified or willing to attain certification in CPR
- A valid drivers’ license and clean abstract is a necessity for this role
- Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset
- 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
- **Hours of work**: 80 hours every 2 weeks, weekday’s evenings and some weekends

**Don’t Meet Every Requirement?**

**How Can I Apply?**

**Our Values**

**_Hospitality_**, as inspired by St. John of God is at the heart of Good Shepherd’s mission. This means that we welcome all people with compassion, acceptance and a spirit of generosity; creating opportunities for transformation.

Hospitality embodies our **Values** of:

- **Responsibility**:

- **Availability**:

- **Adaptability**:

- **Quality**:

- **Dignity**
- 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 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._

**Salary**: $20.83 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hamilton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: One location