Part Time Nourish Kitchen Assistant

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General Service responsibilities:

• Support the Nourish program by preparing and serving the meal for the day or preparing meals in advance for programming
• Support the Community Garden/Garden tower program
• Support table activities and healthy relationships with and between parents and children
• Support clean-up of the kitchen after meals and meal-prep
• Work with volunteers and where required support in their orientation
• Contribute ideas to the monthly menu planning
• Other general staff duties as required

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and timely statistics as required
• Maintain accurate information as requested
• Uphold the values reflected in the mission of The Salvation Army the expectation to treat all members of the community with dignity and respect

Education/Certifications:

• High school diploma required other relevant training an asset
• Must be willing to attain/maintain Food Handlers and Safety Certification

Experience:

• Experience working in kitchens and a proven passion for healthy food required
• Interest and experience in gardens an asset
• Experience with/around children and /or young parent families an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• English oral and written skills required, second language spoken an asset
• Must be comfortable in an ever-changing environment and learn new tasks quickly
• Willingness to work within the Christian mandate of the Salvation Army

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clear internal abuse registry check
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

HOURS: 15 hours per week

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.