Posted 3 months ago
Cook-Men's Centre
@ Good Shepherd Centres
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
Good Shepherd Centres is hiring a Cook for its Men's Centre to prepare all meals and snacks for emergency shelter guests, the community hot meal program and catering. The role is full-time, 80 hours every two weeks, mainly weekday evenings with some weekends, at $22.82 to $24.68 per hour with starting pay based on experience.
Pay:
$22.82–$24.68 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare all meals and snacks for shelter guests
- Run community hot meal program and catering functions
- Follow health and safety programs and procedures
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years progressive professional kitchen experience
- Valid food handler certification
- Valid G-class driver's licence with clean abstract
- Negative TB test before starting
- WHMIS and first-aid training are assets
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen, Care home |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handler Certification, WHMIS, First Aid |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Culinary Management, Food Services |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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Good Shepherd Centres
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Full company description
We are a human services and community health agency and we serve all those who come to us in need. Our goal is to support people through crisis and assist them in re-establishing healthy and productive lives in the community. Our services are free of cost and are offered without judgment to anyone in need.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,546
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 466
- Reported office locations
- Administration Offices, 15 Ray Street North, Hamilton, ON L8R 2X5, CA
- Business categories
- Social
- Communities
- Non Profit
- Homeless Shelter
- Charity
- Social Assistance
- Other recorded names
- Good Shepherd Centres
- Good Shepherd Hamilton & Toronto
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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We are a human services and community health agency and we serve all those who come to us in need. Our goal is to support people through crisis and assist them in re-establishing healthy and productive lives in the community. Our services are free of cost and are offered without judgment to anyone in need.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Health and Human Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1961 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
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Hours of work: 80 hours every 2 weeks, weekday's evenings and some weekends
Rate of Pay: $22.82 - $24.68(Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions)
Reason for Posting: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Who We Are
At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca
This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Men's Centre.
How You Will Make an Impact
In a compassionate, hospitable and non-judgmental manner the Cook under supervision will be responsible for the preparation and provision of all meals and snacks for the Guests of our Emergency Shelter, Community Hot Meal Program and Catering functions.
Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
- Minimum Academic requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-year diploma from a recognized Culinary Management/Food Services program is a definite asset, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years' progressive culinary experience in professional kitchens
- A valid G-class drivers' license and clean abstract
- Valid Food Handler's Certification
- Negative TB Test required before beginning work
- WHMIS training/First-Aid training are definite assets
- Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation
What We Offer
- Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
- Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
- FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
- Make a difference and provide HOPE
- Extended Health Benefits
Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.
Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.
Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.
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