Kitchen Helper

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KITCHEN HELPER

Number of Vacancies : 1

Type of Contract : Temporary

Hours of Work : 37.5 Hours / Week

Compensation : $20.89 - $21.73 / Hour

Job Code : 1-MFS-2025

Contract Start Date : TBD

Contract End Date : March 31st 2026

Department : At the table

Location : Hamilton ON

ABOUT US

Founded in 1889 YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamiltons original social innovators and works from a feminist anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework. We are committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities.

YWORK FOR US

Grounded in our core values of intersectional feminism people-centered approaches belonging shared responsibility and strong partnerships our work is guided by the belief that lasting change can be created together. YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans) girls Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities. Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community.

AS A YWCA HAMILTON EMPLOYEE YOU GET

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies)

If youre passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women children gender diverse people and families every day we would love for you to join our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Provides front of house customer service;

Prepares food for display cases in café;

Able to promote and cross sell menu items;

Assists with food preparation and cooking activities in the YWCA Café and YWCA catering;

Prepares menu items according to recipes created by Head Chef / Sous Chef;

Assists with serving meals;

Operates large and small kitchen appliances including maintenance;

Assists Head Chef / Sous Chef with receiving inventory and stocking shelves;

Performs general housekeeping duties such as washing dishes cleaning and sanitizing emptying garbage bins;

Performs catering duties for special events;

Contributes to building and supporting the kitchen / café team by helping where needed using professional and respectful language attending team meetings as required;

Ensures compliance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act;

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 for FT or 15-29 hours work week for PT;

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in food service retail or hospitality is an asset;

Cash handling experience and Smart Serve are assets;

Must have Safe Food Handling certificate or willing to obtain at own time and cost;

Must provide a current Criminal Record Judicial Matters Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;

Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR C certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;

Ability to bring a feminist anti-racist / anti-oppressive perspective to day to day work;

Ability to work a schedule with various shifts;

Valid Class G Drivers License an asset;

Bilingual English / French or other languages an asset.

As part of YWCA Hamiltons commitment to Access and Equity we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women First Nations Métis immigrant refugee LGBTQ2S; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process if you require accommodation please reach out to

Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered. YWCA Hamilton may use AI tools to screen assess or select applicants during the hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Key Skills

Forklift,Hand Tools,Basic Math,Construction Experience,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Pipe Threading,Heavy Lifting,Sanitation,Rear Loader Truck,Power Tools,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 20 - 21