Proof of Education Diploma/Degree/Certificate in relevant field of study and/or 3 years experience.

Under the general direction and supervision of the Facility Manager: Prepares and serves meals for up to ten (10) young persons, in a Secure Custody Facility for youth ages 12-17, and attendant staff; prepares refreshments for meetings as required, performing these and other duties as may be required.

• Planning nutritious seasonal menus appropriate for growing adolescents following the Canada Food Guide.
• Preparing meals and refreshments following safe food handling guidelines.
• Purchasing quality supplies within the allocated budget.
• Maintaining hygienic storage methods.
• Carrying out dishwashing in an approved sanitary fashion.
• Maintaining equipment in good working order.
• Exercising control of all equipment to ensure security.
• Instructing staff and residents in the proper use of equipment.
• Instructing staff on matters of hygiene and health as such relate to the use of the kitchen by staff and
• Co-operating with staff for the good order of the house.
• Establishing good working relationships with suppliers, service and maintenance contractors, and public health officials.

Mandatory requirements for application of a Residential Cook:

• Criminal reference check declared suitable for vulnerable sector employment,
• Up-to-date Immunization status according to national standards, including proof of prior Two-step TB testing.
• Covid-19- second dose and boosters
• Current First Aid / CPR-C certificate
• Valid class G driver’s license and offense-free driving
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a physician’s note indicating their fitness to work as per the job description within 10 days prior to hire.
• Computer skills
• Bilingualism and volunteer experience are assets.

Applicants for a Residential Cook must be available to work Monday-Friday; hours may vary according to need and availability, up to 40 hours per week.

Wage: $38,667.20 annually.

LOCATION: Amherstview

Please apply in writing with a cover letter and resume by May 24, 2023, 2 pm to:

Christine Brook, Executive Director

St. Lawrence Youth Association

careersslya@slya.ca

St. Lawrence Youth Association is committed to fostering a barrier-free - accessible hiring process that ensures the inclusion of all qualified talents. We see diversity and inclusion as an integral part of our success and an important source of creativity to our company and to our entire economy. As part of this commitment, St. Lawrence Youth Association will ensure that persons, who self-identify as persons with disabilities/disabled people, are provided all possible accommodations in the job application or interview process unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. We encourage equity-seeking members of the designated groups and from all diverse backgrounds to apply and, to please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.