Food Service Coordinator

at  Friends of Ruby

Positions Available: 1
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours of Work: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Posting Date: January 23, 2025
Closing Date: February 6, 2025, 5:00 PM EST
Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We operate a Youth Drop-In Centre, offering barrier-free counselling, hot meals, and community programming, and a Transitional Home, providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.
If you are passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized youth, this is your chance to make an impact as a Food Service Coordinator.

WHAT WE NEED

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Availability for various shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.
  Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform our People and Culture team.
  Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.
  Apply by February 6, 2025, and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

As a Food Service Coordinator, you will:

• Plan, prepare, and freeze nutritious meals, ensuring food and snacks are always available for the 33 residents of the House.
• Plan and facilitate food programs, educating and coaching residents on cooking skills, healthy eating, food security, and grocery budgeting.
• Collaborate with external partners to provide access to community support and food security.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local community agencies and existing partnerships.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and report on food programming and budgeting.
• Clean and maintain kitchen, ensure equipment in good order, keep safe food storage and remind participants to clean up after themselves in all communal areas.