Food Services Coordinator

Hourly Rate : $16.75 – Check out the YMCA’s !

Location : Cedar Glen YMCA Outdoor Centre

Work Hours : 37.5 hours per week

Employment Type : Contract Part Time Hourly (3 months)

Number of Vacancies : 1

Anticipated Start Date : September 3, 2024

Deadline to Apply : August 16, 2024 at 5 : 00pm

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Food Services Team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

The Food Services Coordinator prepares food for groups up to 500+ along with maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment, following established health and safety procedures. This position provides leadership to Food Services staff during their shift along with training and coaching staff, and assumes responsibility for Food Services during super the supervisor’s absences. The Food Services Coordinator also supports the supervisor as required with inventory management, monitoring food and supplies inventories, and assisting with ordering from third party vendors.

In this role, you will :

• Provide leadership to and ensures completion of food preparation, cooking, serving, and delivering snacks; assists supervisor with menu planning
• Responsible for following food safety procedures when preparing meals, ensures temperatures are correct, the quality and quantity of food is in accordance to the standards and procedures and production sheets
• Responsible for providing food which is attractive, balanced, and age appropriate
• Responsible for food substitutions for guests with dietary restrictions and cultural needs; ensures awareness of guests’ food allergies and restrictions and provision of substitute food
• Responsible for keeping the kitchen clean and in good order in accordance with the establish maintenance schedule, meeting the guidelines of the Public Health Department and the Occupational Health & Safely Act; maintains a safe environment for food and equipment
• Provide friendly, prompt customer service
• Assist in the washing of dishes and food packaging containers
• Provide support to supervisor with training new employees, allocating tasks as required to meet groups’ needs
• Support supervisor with food and supplies ordering with vendors within established schedules; monitors inventory, identifies supplies / food replenishments required to supervisor; assists in storage of supplies using the first in first out method, rotating stock; ensures proper storage of products
• Provide leadership to staff during shift; support supervisor with staff scheduling
• Support Joint Health and safety committee with inspections of site monthly. Provide feedback on workers suggestions. Assists with monitoring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Work closely with Farm Team to coordinate availability of produce for kitchen. Coaches’ Food Services Team on proper washing of produce, preparation and storage methods. Tracks and records kitchen production related to farm log

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Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people / people of color, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people / people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks .

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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