Job Description

Who We Are

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

Position Description

Provides assistance in the kitchen for internal and external YWCA food services for childcare, transitional housing residents, the YWCA café and social enterprise catering.

• Assists with food preparation and cooking activities in the YWCA Café and YWCA catering;
• Prepares meals according to menu and recipes created by Head Chef/Sous Chef;
• Prepares meals for clients with allergies and special dietary needs;
• Acts as a mentor to the other cooks;
• Assists the Kitchen Manager with directing the work of the cooks;
• Assists with serving meals;
• Supports front of house as needed;
• Operates large and small kitchen appliances, including maintenance;
• Assists Kitchen Manager with inventory, and stocking shelves by reviewing ordering needs;
• Monitors and suggests improvements of inventory control process;
• Performs general housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing, emptying garbage bins;
• Ensures compliance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act;
• Contributes to building and supporting the kitchen/café team by helping where needed, using professional and respectful language, attending team meetings as required;
• Works safely and reports all workplace hazards and follows all YWCA Hamilton Health and Safety policies and procedures;
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
• Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works 37.50 hours work week;
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 22 kg, bending and stooping;
• Various shifts of days, afternoons, evenings and weekends.