Good Food Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating the preparation and distribution of community meals, ensuring they are nutritious and meet dietary requirements.
• Planning menus in large batch quantities, serving approx. 300 meals per week.
• Able to manage and maximize a small budget,
• Able to find creative ways to rescue food and minimize food waste.
• Training Lead Volunteers who specialize in various meal tasks (Lead Cooks, Lead Prep Cooks, Lead Servers, Lead Clean up etc.)
• Collaborating with volunteers and staff to ensure smooth functioning of community meal programs.
• Ensuring there are options for healthy snacks during other programs, when possible
• Maintaining accurate records, including client information, inventory logs for freezer/fridge temps, waste, and program statistics.
• Maintaining close working relationships with other program staff, and with staff from partner organizations.
• Using our communications tools to celebrate successes and help share stories.
• Participating in occasional special events, fundraisers and community projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with volunteers, staff, and community members in a friendly and compassionate manner.
• Able to handle sensitive situations that arise with program participants from all walks of life.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in food preparation and storage.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Empathy and compassion for individuals facing food insecurity. The ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity of our guests.
• A facility with common computer software and with social media is required.
• Hold the safe food handling certification
• Provide a Police Records Check.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months

Salary: From $25.10 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-26
Expected start date: 2024-03-01