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Part Time Cook
YWCA Cambridge —Cambridge, ON
- $23 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- Schematics
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Chef de Partie / Experienced Line Cook — Borealis Grille & Bar (Guelph)
Borealis Grille & Bar —Guelph, ON
- $18.50–$20.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Bar
- Cooking
- Dental care
- Vision care
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First Cook
Abe Erb —Waterloo, ON
- $21–$24 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Cook
University of Waterloo —Waterloo, ON
- $30.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Kitchen experience
Cook - RR
University of Waterloo —Waterloo, ON
- $30.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Kitchen experience
Culinary - First Cook
Bingemans Inc —Kitchener, ON
- $21–$23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Leadership
- Kitchen experience
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Prep cook/steam table/hot entrees
Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) —Waterloo, ON
- $20.25–$22.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Schematics
- Cooking
- English
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Camp Head Cook- Part- Time Contract
YMCA of Three Rivers —St. Clements, ON
- From $17.60 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
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EGGSTATIC Waterloo- Linecooks & Dishwashers Needed
WAAD Ventures —Waterloo, ON
- $17.65–$21.00 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Store discount
- Flexible schedule
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Line Cook
The Stone Crock —St. Jacobs, ON
- $18–$20 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Cooking
- English
- Store discount
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Child Care Cook - Full Time Contract
YMCA of Three Rivers - Waterloo Region —Kitchener, ON
- From $22 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
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Cook/ Daycare
Elite Daycare —Cambridge, ON
- $19–$20 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Cooking
- First Aid Certification
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Line Cooks
Borealis Grille & Bar Kitchener —Kitchener, ON
- $18–$21 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Cooking
- English
- Wellness program
- Flexible schedule
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Childcare Cook
Angelic Treasures Christian Daycare —Guelph, ON
- $19–$22 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Cooking
- English
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Dishwasher/ Kitchen Helper
Virtuous Kitchen Inc. —Cambridge, ON
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Food service
- In-person
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Dishwasher/Kitchen Helper
Flawless Cuisine —Cambridge, ON
- $17.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Food service
- In-person
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Part Time Cook

YWCA Cambridge
Cambridge, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
$23 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
CPR Certification
Heavy lifting
Schematics
Food Handler Certification
Maintenance
CMMS
First Aid Certification
Organizational skills
Food industry
Computer skills
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge
Facilities maintenance
Driving Licence
Time management

Full job description

Position Overview:

YWCA Cambridge Emergency Women’s Shelter is seeking a dedicated and reliable part time Cook to help ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for unhoused women and gender diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, general maintenance skills and a compassionate approach when working in the emergency shelter.

What you'll do:

Report to Director of Housing and works collaboratively with the Food Services Coordinator to implement weekly meal planning and food provision to shelter residents;
Responsible for preparation, cooking and serving of up to 3 meals daily;
Ability to provide meal options that meet dietary, cultural and/or religious needs;
Assist with food preparation for shelter programming as needed;
Responsible for ensuring the kitchen, food storage, and food service areas meet health and safety standards;
Responsible for ensuring food safety inspections are completed in the absence of the Food Services Coordinator;
Responsible for basic kitchen oversight including but not limited to: inventory tracking, cleaning of kitchen area and dishes, and safe storage of food and supplies;
Responsible for coordination of food deliveries and donations: receiving, sorting, storage, and any administration duties required for processing;
Communicate effectively with Director of Housing, Shelter Supervisor, Food Services Coordinator and staff to address gaps or needs;
Works safely, reports all workplace hazards and follows all YWCA Cambridge Health and Safety policies and procedures,
Familiar with, and adheres to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, (OHSA) Workplace Safety Insurance Board Act (WSIB), Human Rights and Employment Standards Act (ESA);
Participate in trainings provided by YWCA Cambridge;
Attend and participate in staff meetings when required;
Comply with YWCA Cambridge policies and procedures;
Support the YWCA Cambridge mission, vision and values;
Performs other duties as required.

What you bring:

A diploma in Food Services from a recognized college preferred; or related experience.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in food service industry
Food Handler’s Certification
First Aid and CPR Certification
Basic Computer Skills & experience in Word and Office applications
Ability to work independently with strong time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of the experiences and needs for women and gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness including the impact of food insecurity
Previous experience working in a shelter environment is an asset
Ability to bring a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective to work;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to work from a trauma informed perspective;
Must provide a current Vulnerable sector police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;
Valid driver’s license, clean abstract and reliable transportation.

Working Conditions:

Part-time position with a schedule of 15 hours per week, This includes Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Work environment may include exposure to cleaning products, tools, and outdoor tasks

This is a Shelter environment where high conflict situations occur, which can be hostile or violent at times requiring resolution and safety planning for clients and staff.

How To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume explaining why you would like this position by Monday, July 6, 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Work Location: In person

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