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CompanyAtlohsa Family Healing Services
Job TypeFood
Required ExperienceKitchen experience and meal preparation an asset
Job TypeFull Time
ResumeRequired
Cover LetterRequired
Application Deadline12/12/2025

Job Description

Location: London, Ontario
Closing Date: December 12, 2025
Employment Term: Full-time,
Permanent
Salary: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour

About Atlohsa
Atlohsa Family Healing Services is an Indigenous led non-profit organization in Southwestern Ontario dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through traditional and land-based healing practices. Since 1986, we have provided low-barrier, wraparound services to individuals and families facing complex challenges such
as mental wellness, substance use, homelessness, and domestic violence. Our holistic wellness approach is rooted in the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel Teachings, utilizing a Two-Eyed Seeing approach that emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and the recognition that both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the world.

About the Program
Launched in December 2021, Wiigiwaaminaan Lodge is a collaborative
initiative between Atlohsa Family Healing Services, St. Joseph’s Health Care London, and the City of London, aimed at addressing Indigenous homelessness.
The name “Wiigiwaaminaan,” meaning “Our lodge we collectively look after” in Anishinaabemowin, emphasizes community care and shared responsibility. The lodge supports Indigenous individuals aged 16 and older
through land-based services, offering a culturally resonant space alongside
essential amenities like meals, showers, and laundry for the wider community.

About the Role
The cook reports to the Community Care Coordinator and works closely with the participants of Atlohsa’s various programming. The cook will work in a team setting out of Wiigiwaaminaan hub. This position requires a strong working knowledge of industrial kitchen equipment, the ability to scale recipes, and demonstrated proficiency with various cooking methods. The cook will also be responsible for some grocery shopping and delivery of the meals. The cook will work collaboratively with the Community Care Coordinator to help develop menus, recipes, and assist in programming.

Why Work for Atlohsa?
We offer competitive pay and benefits:

$25–$32 an hour per hour
100% employer provided benefits
Employer-Employee contributory
Pension plan

We are committed to ensuring YOUR work-life balance and offer extensive
paid time off:

Three (3) weeks vacation, accessible
in your first year of employment and increased entitlement based on years of
service.
Up to 12 paid sick days per year.
Up to 12 paid self-development days
per year
We recognize 14 statutory holidays
every year.

We have a strong commitment to our cultural teachings and traditional
knowledge practices, which encompass not just our programs but our daily
interactions in the workplace, including:

Regular opportunities for staff to
engage in ceremonies and cultural gatherings.
Access for staff to connect with
Elders and Knowledge Keepers to foster active participation in cultural
traditions.

We strive to inspire, empower, and
instill a profound sense of pride and belonging within the community while
promoting Mino Bimaadiziwin, The Good Way of Life.

Experience and Qualifications

Suitability

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the languages, traditional ways, history and cultures of the Indigenous population in the London region
Current knowledge of Indigenous community services and resources
Kitchen experience and meal preparation an asset
Access to a vehicle to deliver meals and valid Driver’s License
Current Food Handler certificate
Demonstrated ability to receive training support, supervision and direction
Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development and other innovative approaches
Understanding of cultural safety and an awareness of its impact on practice
Skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation (to build trust and resolve disagreements)
Excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workloads demands in fast paced environment
Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner as defined in the Atlohsa Code of Conduct
Current Vulnerable Sector check

Consideration of Lived Experiences

While applicants are under no obligation to do so, Atlohsa welcomes applicants to indicate their own lived experiences of homelessness, substance use, and/or Indigenous community teachings within their application. Professional experiences, academic experiences, traditional teachings, and personal lived experiences are all valuable forms of knowledge.

How to Apply

How to Apply
If interested to apply for this position, please submit your resume and
cover letter to [email protected] with Cook in your subject line.

Within the body of
your email, please provide answers to the following questions:

Please briefly outline where your experience with or understanding of First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities comes from. You may note professional, academic, or your own personal lived/community experience.
Are you a First Nations, Inuk, or Métis applicant? If yes, please indicate which community you are from. If you are not connected to your community, just write what you know.

At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all
qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the
nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified
Indigenous applicants.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout
the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other
meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.