#129 - Cook - Part-Time Regular

at  Canadian Mental Health Association Niagara Branch

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook provides clients with nutritious meals and light housekeeping support to aid in their recovery journey and administrative support to the Agency when needed. Nutritional support has been identified as an essential social determinant of health for individual wellness and recovery.
Applicants must be available to work both weekday and weekend hours on a rotating basis during non-traditional operational hours.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Certified in Safe Food Handling;
• Food Preparation designation and certification; college certificate in kitchen preparation is preferred;
• 2 -3 years of related employment experience in the relevant field;
• Certified in the following safety courses would be considered an asset: Crisis Intervention (i.e. NVCI, Safety Care, CPI or Safe Management), Standard First Aid – CPR C - AED, and Suicide Prevention (SafeTalk);
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills;
• Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle;
• Current valid class ‘G’ driver’s license;
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check);
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or verification that you are unable to be vaccinated;
• Actual life experience and/or lived experience with mental illness or addictions an asset;
• Bilingualism would be an asset.
  CMHA Niagara is a culturally competent organization and is committed to building an inclusive community that respects the dignity and independence of candidates with multicultural and diverse backgrounds, multilingual abilities, and experience with the 2S&LGBTQQIA+ community. Candidates with this background would be considered an asset.
  CMHA Niagara is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Please see the related AODA policies on our website at www.cmhaniagara.ca for further details or contact our Human Resources department for any information in an alternate format.
  If you are interested in applying for this position, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is received by Human Resources no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 7, 2025.
  Please insert #129 Cook and your full name into the subject line when emailing.
  Our Mission
  Our purpose is to strengthen mental wellness in the Niagara community.
  Our Vision
  A Niagara where mental health is recognized, supported and optimized.
  Our Values
  Our core values will be embedded in everything we do. They will guide and define how we work with each other, our partners, and our clients and their supports, to enhance access to mental health and addictions supports in Niagara: adaptive, collaboration, ethics and integrity, people-centred, safety and belonging, social justice.
  Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
  Pay: $18.71-$24.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or verification that you are unable to be vaccinated?

Experience:

• Cook: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Police Check (preferred)
• Current valid class ‘G’ driver’s license (preferred)
• Safe Food Handling certificate (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-02-0

Please refer the Job description for details