Culinary Nutrition Management Assistant - Scarborough, Canada - Senior Persons Living Connected

Senior Persons Living Connected

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Scarborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Mission Statement:
Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement:
Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.

Position:
Culinary Nutrition Management Assistant (Summer Position)

Hours of Work::35 hours per week

Duration: 8 weeks

Report to:
Food and Beverage Hospitality Manager

Respond to:
Human Resources Department

Date posted:
May 18, 2023

This position is made possible through Canada Summer Jobs, an initiative of the Summer Work Experience Program of Human Resources Development Canada.

Position Summary:

The Culinary Nutrition Management Assistant will assist in supporting high quality delivery of food services to seniors, who are onsite residents and local community residents.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Develops healthy recipes, menus and sources of foods for a community based residential restaurant and shop serving older adults
Applies creativity to menus and presentation
Liaises with chefs and Supervisor before changes to menus are introduced
Conducts research including surveys to determine the food service needs of clients
Analyzes data, collaborates with Dietician/ Facilities Director, and makes recommendations and improvements for menus and recipes for a diverse population of seniors
Engages clients periodically to gain meaningful feedback on services and report to supervisor
Ensures that the food services environment looks aesthetically welcoming
Creates presentation on summer work experience

Education:

Pursuing a College Diploma program in the Culinary Arts/ Management, Cook, Nutrition, Food Beverage Management, Cook/Baker Apprentice, or Hospitality

Skills & Experience:

Work or volunteer experience in providing food preparation and some cooking in a busy kitchen environment an asset
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work as part of a multicultural team and under high pressure
Ability to speak a second language an asset

**- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
- be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
- be legally entitled to work in Canada

Other:

Vulnerable Sector Screening
Full proof of COVID Vaccination
Accommodation will be provided if needed in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA._

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.