North York Seniors Centre promotes healthy aging by providing programs and services within our diverse community.
This position reports to the Supervisor, Active Living Centre.
Responsibilities:
· Assist in the planning of menus in order to facilitate the organization of food supplies and meal preparation
· Assist with inventory control, ordering, and shopping
Working with the Kitchen team to implement the daily meal service andspecial events
· Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen and café areas at all times
· Follow safe food handling procedures during food preparation and meal service
· Assist in the planting, maintaining, harvesting of a small community garden
· Perform other projects, as assigned by Supervisor
· Participate in continuous quality improvement processes and assist the ALC Team with research and development of best practices
· Promote and maintain a high standard of customer service that is client focused
· Assist in providing volunteer training regarding safe food handling practices and/or health and safety knowledge
Qualifications/ Skills:
Education: Completion of a secondary school diploma (high school diploma) or equivalent
Certified Safe Food Handling Training Program certification is preferred; training can be provided if required.
Orientation and training on kitchen equipment will be provided, as needed.
Enrollment in or completion of a post-secondary program in Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition, Hospitality, Community Services, Health Promotion, Recreation, Horticulture, or a related field is considered an asset.
Experience: Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and health and safety practices.
Experience working in a kitchen, café, community food program, volunteer setting, or community garden is an asset.
Other: Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community members
Excellent Communication Skills, Leadership, Attention to Detail
Canada Summer Jobs – Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this position under the Canada Summer Jobs program, applicants must:
· Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
· Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
· Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with applicable provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
Please note: International students and other temporary residents are not eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Opportunity: This is a current existing position
AI Disclosure: North York Seniors Centre does not use AI to screen candidates
North York Seniors Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants need to make their request for accommodation known when contacted.
North York Seniors Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Thank you to all who expressed interest in this position.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment?
- Are you a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with applicable provincial/territorial legislation and regulations?
Work Location: In person
