Summary of the Position:
Grid Level: 9, $21.25/hour plus 9.6% in lieu of benefits
Work Location: 713 Johnson Street
Hours of Work: Casual/on-call
Schedule: Casual shifts are Monday 8:30 – 2:00, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 – 2:00
Start Date: ASAP
To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@avi.org by Sunday, December 5, 2021
Positive Wellness Program Summary:
Our Positive Wellness Program provides integrated services to individuals living with HIV and/or hepatitis C, including advocacy and support with income assistance, health care services, employment, housing, disability status applications and legal matters; short-term counseling focused on immediate needs and outcomes; non-judgmental education and support for treatment, food security and nutrition.
Job Summary:
The Cook plans and prepares a daily hot lunch for Positive Wellness members living with HIV and/or hepatitis C. The Positive Wellness Program delivers hot lunches throughout the week to HIV and/or HCV positive individuals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares and cooks a weekly menu of nutritious, hot lunches for program members
- Cleans kitchen after lunch prep
- Maintains a clean and safe workspace at all times, including food storage areas and kitchen
- Completes and maintains related records and documentation for submission to the Manager
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
- Proof of Vaccination Status, as required by the Provincial Health Order for Hospital and Community Health Care Services staff
- FOODSAFE Level 1
- Experience preparing and cooking nutritious food for 50 people or more
- Experience working within a social justice context preferred
- Commitment to honor local indigenous communities and a dedication to lessening the ongoing impacts of colonial violence.
- Committed to social justice, equity, anti-racism and decolonization
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe food preparation.
- Demonstrated understanding of the specific nutritional needs for living well with HIV/AIDS.
- Working knowledge of the issues surrounding substance use, mental health and communicable diseases.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to work with a diverse clientele
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems
We encourage applications from, but not limited to, Indigenous Persons, persons of colour, persons living with disabilities, persons who use/d illicit drugs, persons with experience of sex work, and persons representing diverse genders and sexualities.