Cook​/Housekeeper Kitchen Focus -Dorothy Place TFT

HOURS: 37.5 hours weekly, including days and evenings

Temporary Full Time (Up to September 2026)

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

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Women’s Services - Dorothy Day Place.

The Cook / Housekeeper enhances the dignity and quality of life of our clients through the assumed responsibility for housekeeping and food preparation, ensuring the overall cleanliness and respectful appearance of the facility, maintaining adequate supplies, and providing nutritious meals.

Hospitality and availability are aided by providing an environment that is welcoming and hospitable to clients. The incumbent must also demonstrate flexibility in carrying out work in response to client and organizational needs, adapting to changing needs of a diversity of clients accessing services.

Responsible for hospitality services including cooking/preparing 3X meals a day for up to 70 residents, meal planning, serving meals to residents, cleaning and sanitization of kitchen and appliances.

Ensure adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, corporate and program policy.

• High school diploma.
• Previous cooking experience required.
• Residential or commercial kitchen cooking experience is required; menu planning experience is preferred.
• Experience in inventory management is an asset.
• Experience in the food serving industry is an asset.
• Applicants should possess an appreciation and understanding of a range of issues impacting individuals including abuse, poverty, homelessness, mental health and substance use.
• Food Handlers certification is an asset.
• A demonstrated commitment to the mission values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity.
• Good Shepherd encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• 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.

• 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.

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.