Thursday, December 6, 2018

Wheels to Meals Program Assistant.


Wheels to Meals Program Assistant
Hastings Community Centre

Job Description:

Wheels to Meals is a bi-weekly seniors' luncheon featuring a delicious and nutritious lunch at an affordable price, alongside socializing and entertainment. The lunch is hosted at the Hastings Community Center, and typically brings out 60 seniors from the Hastings Sunrise community. Seniors are able to register for a ride to and from the meal.

The Wheels to Meals assistant will be responsible for helping the coordinator plan, prepare, and serve the bi-weekly lunch. Commitment is every other Thursday from 8am until 2pm, with potential for additional hours dedicated to planning. This is an excellent opportunity to hone healthy meal-planning and preparation skills, and the assistant will be working directly with a Registered Dietitian.

Required Qualifications:

-Experience with healthy menu-planning, shopping, and food preparation for large groups -Food Safe certification preferred -A passion for food security, nutrition education, and programming -Strong organizational and group leadership skills -Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and multitask -Excellent oral and written communication skills

Winter Dates:
·         Thursday January 10th
·         Thursday January 24th
·         Thursday February 7th
·         Thursday February 21th
·         Thursday March 7th
·         Thursday March 21st
·         Thursday April 4th
·         Thursday April 18th

Email Cover Letter & Resume outlining relevant experience and interest in this position to
Food & Garden Coordinator, Shayna Huang, RD at seasonsoffoodhcc@gmail.com by Monday December 31st at 4pm. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.