Rossbrook House, 658 Ross Avenue in Winnipeg, is hiring for the position of Nutritionist/Cook.
This is a term position/part-time, possible evenings and weekends.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
- To support in all kitchen operations ensuring healthy and nutritious meals are prepared and served for all participants at Rossbrook House during the weekends and some evenings.
- Collaborate, review, and update menu options for participants, ensuring all meals meet food guide requirements.
- Establish guidelines and systems to teach participants basic cooking skills by working with them in the kitchen for meal prep and serving.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment that facilitates a trauma-informed space and contributes to the smooth operations of Rossbrook House.
- The Kitchen Coordinator will work closely with all staff to promote participant safety and empowerment and facilitate change and healing in a physically and emotionally safe environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by completed post-secondary coursework in nutrition, cooking, and food service.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in quantity food preparation, cooking, and serving in quantity, preferably in a youth-serving agency or not-for-profit agency.
- Valid Food Handlers Certificate.
- Ability to teach participants basic cooking skills with a budget, healthy nutritional choices, and meal preparation.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure alone, and in a team environment, and be reliable.
- Experience and ability to facilitate and teach youth & children basic cooking skills.
Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position applying for and resume, along with 3 professional references by 4:00pm on September 11, 2024.
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@rossbrookhouse.ca
Note: A clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required for employment.