Term Full Time (35 hours/week) (One Year Term)
PCRS is a long-standing, award-winning not-for-profit that serves the most vulnerable people in the Province of B.C. We believe that helping the most marginalized individuals and families will raise the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Our vision is to see everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities, and our mission is to inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration. We value advocacy, diversity and inclusion, empowerment, service excellence, stewardship, and well-being. We have been recognized for placing a high value on work-life balance. Our Employee Family Assistance Program has a full preventative health program including nutrition awareness, stress reduction, and tools to assist our staff with maintaining a work-life balance. We take care of our people who take care of the people we serve.
Position Summary:
The Food Security Supervisor will oversee a number of food programs at BYRC including breakfast club, school meals program, resource room dinner and culinary skills workshops for youth ages 13-24. The supervisor also oversees the general operations of the kitchen including centralized food purchasing, financial monitoring, kitchen safety and equipment maintenance. This position works with a team of chefs as well as youth to create nutritious, engaging food for and with youth. This position requires knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, facilitation, program development, and community development. Experience working within the local communities and diverse cultural contexts including Indigenous community are important.
Primary Duties:
- Coordinating centralized purchasing and facilitation of meals for multiple programs within the centre.
- Preparing and organizing resources to prepare multiple daily meals.
- Facilitating culinary skills workshops and hands-on learning experiences with youth ages 13-25.
- Recruiting, orientating, training and supervising food programs staff and volunteers.
- Developing innovative food-based programs to respond to food security with the youth population in East Vancouver.
- Establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with relevant community partnerships.
- Facilitating food security dialogues within the centre and youth community.
- Supporting community events and celebrations through the food program.
- Maintaining financial oversight of program budgets. *
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Academic and Job Experience Required:
Academic and Job Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Health and/or Food Systems or equivalent experience (diploma with a minimum of 2 years’ experience).
- Experience working with diverse populations and communities
- Demonstrated experience facilitating hands-on learning experiences with youth
- Experience working in a commercial kitchen with multiple groups accessing the facilities
- Experience and demonstrated knowledge of food security and food justice framework
Basic Requirements:
- Food Safe Level 2 or willingness to obtain
- Cook 2 or equivalent experience cooking for large groups
- Criminal record check including the vulnerable sector
- Standard first aid certificate and CPR
Desired Requirements:
- Experience developing curriculum for youth
- Trained in trauma-informed practice
- Training or certificates in mental health, conflict mediation, or crisis intervention
Salary Range: $24.84/hour – $28.28/hour, Plus term benefit package (100% employer paid)
Closing Date: July 5, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.
“PCRS fosters an environment that ensures a sense of belonging, dignity, and respect. We welcome applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and all abilities.”
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