Cook / Housekeeper- Cleaning Focus

5 days ago

Hamilton, Canada Good Shepherd Centres Full time

HOURS - 2 weeks days, 2 weeks afternoons, 2 weeks overnights


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

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

How You Will Make an Impact

Dorothy Day Place provides low-barrier permanent supportive housing to cis women, trans and non-binary individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness in the community. The program will offer a hospitable and respectful environment for people who face significant personal and structural barriers to accessing and maintaining housing. Commitment to the provision of cultural safety and Trans/Gender positive space is prioritized. Dorothy Day will operate within a trauma-informed, feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive framework and firmly rooted in harm reduction principles.

  • The Cook/Housekeeper enhances the dignity and quality of life of our participants through the assumed responsibility for hospitality services by ensuring the overall cleanliness and respectful appearance of the facility and the provision of nutritious meals
  • Responsible for hospitality services including: cleaning and sanitization of common areas, offices, and program spaces as well as facility laundry
  • Provide support, where required, to meal planning, preparation and serving
  • Ensure adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, corporate and program policy
  • Hospitality and availability are aided by providing an environment that is welcoming and dignified
  • Must also be able to demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out of work in response to participant and organizational needs and must be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out of work in response to participant and organizational needs and must be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
  • Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd

What You'll Bring to Our Team

  • High school diploma and previous cleaning experience
  • Residential cleaning experience is preferred
  • Cooking experience - cooking in a residential or commercial kitchen environment is preferable
  • 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
  • Good Shepherd encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply
  • Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd.
  • Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset
  • CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
  • Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.

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
  • Extended Benefits

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 .

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.



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