Kitchen Coordinator

Are you passionate about contributing to the community Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing puts people at the centre of our work believes in a culture of belonging and build on the strength of our community

Camino Wellbeing Mental Health supports individuals families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

WHATS THE OPPORTUNITIY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Contract Kitchen Coordinator to join our Family Supports team! In this role you will be responsible for food safety and preparing nutritious food to be served to pregnant and parenting youth and their children in the Pregnant and Parenting Youth program. This is a temporary 4-month position under OPSEU Local 258.

WHY WORK FOR US

Camino is an organization that serves individuals families and communities within the Waterloo Region. We are excited about our work the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower!). We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

Join us to:

• Do work that matters.
• Be part of a caring passionate and collaborative workplace that lives its values.
• Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals families and our community.
• Be a part of our diversity equity and inclusion journey.
• Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do.
• Have a positive impact in our community.
• Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

Provide kitchen coordination services at Caminos 231 Herbert Street location which supports pregnant and parenting youth along with their infants and young children.

Core Responsibilities:

Preparation of Nutritious Meals

• Ensure the timely preparation of healthy morning and lunchtime meals tailored for pregnant and parenting youth infants and young children.
• Collaborate with the program team and participants to developweekly menus that are nutritious varied budget-conscious and considerate of food preferences allergies cultural diversity seasonal availability and menu rotation.

• Create a welcoming environment in the kitchen and inviteparticipants to help if they are interested.

Food and Supply Management

• Maintain an appropriate inventory of staple and fresh ingredients to support planned meals.
  
• Monitor and rotate food supplies to ensure freshness and adequate stock.
  
• Ensure appropriate labelling and storage and track expiring dates.
  
• Pre-plan menus and order groceries in advance while providing clear instructions for staff and participants working in the kitchen.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Follow and uphold public health guidelines and Camino health and safety policies and procedures for the kitchen including sanitizing and cleaning safe food handling and monitoring refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
  
• Record and monitor food temperatures and menus to ensure compliance with safe food handling and cleanliness standards.
  
• Complete the kitchen task list and monthly kitchen equipment checklist.

Dining Area Oversight

• Ensure the dining area including tables highchairs and floors is cleaned after meals.
  
• Notify staff of any additional cleaning needs that arise.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Completion of post-secondary education food services training
• Current safe food handling certification
• Experience working in an industrial kitchen
• Clear and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW

• This is a 4-month Part-Time (20 hours per week) Contract role that requires shifts which are primarily scheduled during daytime hours depending on program needs.

• Satisfactory Police Check with Vulnerable Sector check is required.
• Must be able to provide either proof of vaccination or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Compensation for this role starts at $21.35 with placement on the Level 3 Kitchen Coordinator wage grid determined by accrued worked hours within OPSEU Local 258.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance clients services offered the communities where we live and work and the lives of our employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources (). While we thank all applicants for their interest only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit but how.

Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression discrimination and violence that people face as a result of their diversity beliefs and identities.

Building equity takes time resources intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an ongoing process and we start by recognizing the racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people Black people Asian communities racialized people ethnic or linguistic groups members of the 2SLGBTQIA communities unhoused people people with mental illness and people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

To help us create change and ensure that we can continue helping families thrive Camino has invested in antiracism and anti-oppression training for all our addition we have engaged in an organizational assessment to identify and address gaps. We have also created an Equity Leader position to help ensure our policies processes and practices eliminate any existence or influence of systemic racism across our organization.

We have a lot of work to do and we are committed to keep moving forward on this learning journey. We will continue to listen learn and take action to ensure that everyone at Camino experiences true equity empowerment and inclusion.

Required Experience:

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