Job Description

You will be working on an energetic and dynamic Nutrition Hub Team that provides healthy food for youth members. As Lead Prep Cook, you’ll prepare, deliver, and lead the cleanup for a nutritious, well-rounded inclusive snack menu that addresses the varied dietary and cultural needs of our members. You will also support our Nutrition Coordinator in facilitating fun, engaging nutrition curriculum for youth aged 6-29. If you have experience working in restaurant kitchens, community food programs, and / or community meal services, and are excited about delivering food and snacks for youth and supporting the running of a community kitchen, we think you’ll enjoy the Lead Prep Cook role.

What you’ll be doing :

1. To provide a healthy, nutritious snack and culinary skills support for youth participating in programs :

• Prepare and serve a high-quality, afterschool snack for members aged 6 to 18.
• Maintain food inventory and manage portion control for up to 100 members and their families.
• Provide nutritious, culturally diverse, and whole foods to meet various food needs of our members.
• Provide orientation, mentorship, hands-on support, and strengths-based feedback to youth and junior staff in kitchen programs to encourage learning and growth while maintaining health and safety.
• Effectively communicate and interact positively with youth, guests, partner program staff, MLSE LaunchPad staff and volunteers.

2. To liaise with MLSE LaunchPad staff, volunteers and partner programs :

3. To maintain health and safety of the Nutrition Hub :

4. Administration

Please note : This is an hourly role of 30-32 hours / week. Morning and evening shift availability required, between Mondays to Fridays.

Qualifications

Extra things that can support your application :

Along with your resume, please include a brief cover letter (1-2 paragraphs) outlining your motivation and interest in the role.