Kitchen Worker, London Coffee House

Kitchen Worker, London Coffee House

Part-Time, Contract (Approximately 5 months)

London, Ontario

- Application Deadline: December 12, 2023 -

The London Coffee House drop-in program fosters a vibrant community of individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, promoting a welcoming and non-judgmental culture and providing a reprieve from the stigma so often felt in other community settings. Our team supports clients with anything they might need - from a drink and a snack, access to internet, phone, and laundry facilities, and on-site mental health and addictions groups to connections with broader community supports.

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be delivered and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making - $19.13- 22.04 per hour (Program Support I Grid).
  • The above are initial rates; with grid increases as per policy
  • Internal staff members will be placed on the appropriate grid based on their current rate of pay, up to Level 8 of the grid (see Intranet Policy - http://bit.ly/CompensationPolicyPg16)
• When you'll work - 35 hours over a two-week period; rotating days, evenings and weekends
• Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• PSLRTA Notice - This posting characterizes this position as currently non-union. However, please be aware that at the organization on September 29, 2022, a vote was held as a result of an application by the Organization under the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act. The result was that employees voted to award OPSEU bargaining rights for all employees. Until such time as a new collective agreement is finalized, current terms and conditions of employment and existing, applicable collective agreements, if any, will remain in force and effect.

HOW YOU'LL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of a busy lunch program for 60-70 women
• Assist with weekly grocery shopping and meal preparation services for clients
• Assists with implementing weekly and monthly meal plans for meal program
• Prepare and serve meals
• Ensure kitchen is cleaned (in accordance with health unit regulations) bathrooms, showers are cleaned, floors are mopped and other rooms are tidy
• Assist with distribution of food donations
• Assist with providing nutritious morning snack & coffee
• Assist with the coordination of showers, laundry, and day bed service for clients
• Communicate effectively with diverse clientele
• Receive donations from the public on behalf of the organization, that are delivered to the My Sisters’ Place site

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be delivered and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• Safe Food Handling course
• Knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide
• Have excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a kitchen environment

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Drivers licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance that can be used to carry out job duties
• 1-2 years’ experience in not-for profit agencies
• Knowledge of mental illness, addiction, and co-occurring complex issues
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Get your application in by – December 12, 2023:

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact Human.Resources@cmhatv.ca

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