Kitchen Coordinator and Cook – Part-Time

About this position

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Kitchen Coordinator and Cook – Part-Time

(Approx. 25 hours/ week; Monday through Friday)

Submission Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2020

Reporting to the Client and Volunteer Services Supervisor, the Kitchen Coordinator and Cook, will develop and implement a new in house meal production service for Caledon Meals on Wheels. This new opportunity will be located in Bolton, will require the coordination of a shared kitchen as well as cooking and packaging of nutritious and flavourful hot lunch-time meals for Seniors and people with disabilities. This position works collaboratively with the Meals on Wheels team including, volunteers, practicum students.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and package hot nutritious meals and snacks 5 days/week in accordance with applicable food service and safety regulations
• Develop seasonal menus for the Meals on Wheels program in conjunction with team and dietary consultants
• Source, purchase and manage stock and supplies and ensure all items are correctly issued, used and accounted for
• Ensure appropriate stock, food rotation procedures, and best before dates, are adhered to
• Observe set program budget for food purchases and ensure wastages are kept to a minimum
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness at all times in the kitchen and storage areas before, during and after food preparation
• Maintain and monitor food quality standards including supplier quality control
• Recording and monitoring temperature and equipment logs
• Integrate, train and support volunteers and students as required
• Demonstrate appropriate behaviours and attitudes in line with CMOW mission, vision and values and promote a reputation food and service excellence
• Other duties as assigned
• Occasional agency meetings, activities and promotion

Qualifications & Experience:

• Culinary Certificate/ Diploma or a minimum of 2 years of prior experience in high volume cooking
• Experience in budgeting and purchasing
• Knowledge and skills in food safety, healthy cooking and nutrition
• Familiarity using a commercial dishwasher, ovens and stove tops, and cold storage
• Ability to work in an efficient manner with a high degree of independence
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for working with Seniors and people with disabilities
• Current Food Handlers’ and First Aid Certificates
• A valid Driver’s License and regular access to a vehicle
• Ability to lift and move boxes and equipment (up to 30lbs)
• Ability to work positively in a shared kitchen
• Criminal reference check is required

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience via email to humanresources@cmow.org

_{Caledon Meals on Wheels is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all its work. We work proactively to be fair and equitable in practice and welcome applications from those that reflect the communities we serve.}