Position: Relief Cook
Location: Downtown Toronto
Schedule: Varies
Hourly Rate: $26.42/hour
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Posting Type: Internal & External
Make a Difference in Your Community
Do you love cooking and care deeply about serving others with dignity? Join Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) as a Relief Cook and help nourish our community by preparing high-quality meals for residents in our shelter and housing programs. In this vital front-line role, you’ll be part of a team committed to creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces — one plate at a time.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and serve hot, nutritious meals for residents and participants
- Maintain cleanliness and follow health and safety standards in all food prep areas
- Store, rotate, and track food supplies and kitchen inventory
- Clean dishes, kitchen equipment, and food service areas
- Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and placement students to deliver excellent service
- Report safety or maintenance concerns to supervisors
What You Bring
- Experience cooking in a professional kitchen or food service environment
- Comfortable preparing meals for large groups and following special dietary needs
- Valid Food Handler’s Certificate
- Knowledge of WHMIS and safe kitchen practices
- Ability to lift supplies and perform cleaning duties in a fast-paced setting
- Team spirit, flexibility, and respect for diverse communities
- Culinary training or equivalent experience is an asset
Why Work with Us?
At CONC, we’re more than a workplace — we’re a community. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, you’ll find purpose and connection in the work you do here. Our team is passionate, supportive, and grounded in shared values of equity, respect, and inclusion.
Please note: Relief and part-time roles are not eligible for benefits. To learn more about us, visit www.conc.ca.
Apply Now
Send your resume to apply.downtown@conc.ca with the subject line "Relief Cook Application – Downtown". We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity & Inclusion at CONC
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, LGBTQ2SI+ communities, and people with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, just let us know — we’re here to support you.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $26.42 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M6H 3Z5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person