Cook

JOB POSTING

Food Services

Cook

Part-Time, Permanent

2 Positions

Hourly Wage: $20.82

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Posting No. MS0657

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cook will prepare food and assist in food preparation for Mission Services’ sites. This position will require

a working knowledge, and a range of skills pertaining to, working within Health and Safety guidelines and

proper food handling techniques. The Cook will have valid Food Handler’s Certification and the ability to work

a flexible schedule of day, afternoon and weekend shifts, as required to meet the needs of the programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare food and assist in food preparation for residential facilities with 100+ individuals
• Receive, organize, and rotate food items
• Utilize food donations efficiently and within appropriate health guidelines
• Maintain an orderly and clean kitchen keeping within Health and Safety guidelines and proper food handling
• Work from an Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression framework
• Work with staff and volunteers to deliver the best service possible
• Committed to uphold the organization’s mission, values and standards
• Adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality
• Work safely, identify any health and safety concerns and report to management, and always follow Mission Services workplace health and safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of service to residents/service users

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one (1) year of kitchen experience, experience in a healthcare or social services organization
• Knowledge of Canada Food Guidelines
• Sensitivity and ability to work in an environment that serves marginalized individuals (poverty, homelessness, trauma, abuse and addiction), while demonstrating and modelling good boundaries
• Flexibility to work with a variety of food donations
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to lift up to 22.5 kg (50 lbs)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training is an asset

HOURS OF WORK:

• Minimum 15 hours per week with ability to pick up additional shifts.
• Must be available to work weekdays and weekends

REQUIREMENTS:

• Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Proof of Negative Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
• Valid Food Handlers Certification

COMPENSATION:

• Wage starts at $20.82 per hour

At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees, and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion.

We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications

from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented

cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+

communities, people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness,

mental health difficulties and addictions.

Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted,

please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and

equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

We are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. While our recruitment system may use AI‑assisted tools to help screen applications, final decisions are made by our recruitment team, and all applications receive human review.