Overview
Housekeeper – Women’s Services – Full Time – Nights Jobs in Hamilton at Good Shepherd Centres
Housekeeper
WOMEN’S SERVICES – Martha House
Full Time Nights
HOURS – Monday to Friday – Overnight Shift
Who We Are
The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community. Our services include emergency food transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. We are committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances. By integrating a Harm Reduction framework at Good Shepherd, we can decrease barriers to service and better support some of our community’s most marginalized members.
This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Women’s Services
How You Will Make an Impact
The Cook / Housekeeper enhances the dignity and quality of life of our clients through the assumed responsibility for menu planning, meal preparation, and food delivery services. Hospitality and availability is aided by providing an environment that is welcoming to clients. The successful incumbent must be able to demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out of work in response to client and organizational needs and must be able to adapt to the changing needs of a diversity of clients accessing service. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible to:
Responsible for hospitality services including: cleaning and sanitization of common areas, offices, and program spaces as well as facility laundry
Provide support, where required, to meal planning, preparation and serving
Weekly inventory of supplies, procurement of goods through approved vendors and donations
Delivery of meals as required.
Maintain a safe and cleanly working environment in accordance with safe food handling and health and safety provisions
What You’ll Bring to Our Team
Minimum completed high school diploma
Valid G license and ability to drive Good Shepherd vehicles
Residential or commercial cooking experienced required.
Menu planning experience preferred
Experience with inventory management is an asset
Food Handlers certification required, or a willingness to be certified
CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset
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 Benefits
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.
Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.
Title: Housekeeper – Women’s Services – Full Time – Nights
Company: Good Shepherd Centres
Location: Hamilton
