Job ID: 37968

Job Category: Community & Social Services

Division & Section: Toronto Shelter and Support Services, Homelessness Init & Prevention

Work Location: Family Residence Emergency Shelter - 4222 Kingston Rd, Toronto

Job Type & Duration: 1 Temporary (12 month) vacancy

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $28.39 - $31.13, TF4082, Wage Grade 5

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Opens: 1

Posting Period: 25-January-2024 to 8-Feburary-2024

Please Note: Candidates who have previously applied to this job posting #37968 need not reapply.

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Date and Time: Friday, Feburary 2nd, 2024

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Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager and/or Programming Supervisor, the Day Care Housekeeper is responsible for preparing food and beverages by cleaning, peeling, mincing, cutting, chopping, mixing, portioning, measuring ingredients, packaging and labeling. They will be cooking daily meals, light snacks (e.g. sandwiches, vegetable and fruit trays, cultural recipes, bagged snacks), as well as bake desserts using standard recipes and modifying according to special needs of client groups.

The Day Care Housekeeper is required by the location (indoor and/or outdoor) to cook meals in accordance with pre-planned menus designed to meet nutritional needs, and while monitoring food inventory and adhering to all sanitation standards.

• In consultation with the Programming Supervisor and relevant staff, develops daily menus and prepares all food for daily snacks, special events/functions, outings and holidays.
• Ensures special dietary needs are met (e.g. checking allergy charts).
• Supports cooking and dietary activities for all age groups (18 months to 99 years old)
• Orders food from vendors and other relevant supplies, completes grocery shopping, maintains proper storage, inventories and records.
• Monitors food supplies in the stock room and informs supervisor regarding food inventory and stock.
• Washes dishes, flatware, pots and pans using dishwashers and/or sink.
• Organizes and transports prepared foods and supplies necessary for service to designated program area(s) or locations.
• Prepares food and beverages by cleaning, peeling, mincing, cutting, chopping, mixing, portioning, measuring ingredients, packaging and labeling etc.
• Refills condiment containers, cutlery, napkins, refilling juice and beverage and delivering food to tables as necessary.
• Returns unused prepared foods and supplies to the kitchen at end of service and/or arranges for appropriate disposal.
• Ensures kitchen, equipment and designated program areas are kept in a clean, sanitary, safe and tidy condition.
• Maintains proper storage of food by receiving food and other supplies, ensuring correct quantities are delivered; storing supplies, rotating food stock to ensure quality.
• Bags, removes and transports garbage to disposal areas. Maintains garbage cans and bins in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Ensures food is cooked, prepared, stored, and served at proper temperatures as required.
• Assists Programming staff with meals and other food related activities (e.g. serving snacks, facilitation of cooking program, etc.)
• May be called upon to provide assistance in children's activities.
• Reports faulty or dangerous equipment or conditions to Supervisor.
• Food Handlers Certificate and asset.
• Answers phone and takes messages.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Experience in food handling and cooking for large groups (aged 18 months to 99 years old) in an institutional setting
2. Experience working in a children's centre or social service agency.
3. Graduate of a 2 year college cooking program from a recognized institution or holder of a Red Seal Certificate and/or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

You must also have:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients.
• Ability to maintain sufficient supplies; carry out safe storage practices of food and cleaning supplies; keep accurate records.
• Computer Skills (i.e. Word, Internet, Outlook, etc.) required.
• Physical ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to perform various cleaning/sterilizing and sanitation responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and respects the cultural and racial diversity of clients and staff.
• Fundamental knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Canada's Guideline for Healthy Living, Health Protection and Promotion Act, and Food Premises Regulations.
• Access to a vehicle is an asset.

A Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment.

• For more information on Shelter Services, please visit our website at http://www.toronto.ca/housing.
• A Police Reference Check program brochure is available at http://www.toronto.ca/housing/employment.htm

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