Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth, and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.
Job Details
Wage range: $27.00 – $29.70 per hour
Shift structure: Monday – Friday/Day Evening
Primary location: CASA House
Union: In-Scope
Status: Casual
About the Role
CASA House is a live-in program for teens who need support with significant mental health and/or addictions challenges. Teens stay at CASA House for an average of four months. The program involves parents and caregivers as active participants in treatment. Treatment includes individual, group and family therapy, social and life skills training, and on-site schooling in small classroom settings.
The Cook will:
- Plan meals by preparing the menu.
- Prepare and serve meals according to the menu and individualized nutritional plans.
- Monitor the food budget and adjust according to suppliers, inventory and meal planning to meet budgetary requirements.
- Order food and sanitation supplies, and ensure proper handling and storage
- Ensure CASA House food services continually comply with the Public Health Act – Food Regulation standards, and meet with the Public Health Inspector.
- Ensure equipment is in working order and inventory levels are sufficient (i.e. aprons, gloves, hair nets, etc.)
Qualifications
- Food Handling Certification is an asset.
- WHMIS certificate is an asset.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of the Canada Food Guide and its application to food services for adolescents.
- Knowledge of and experience using commercial food equipment.
- Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with an adolescent population.
Conditions of Employment
- A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
Closing Date: June 17, 2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 26-096.
