Community Kitchen Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Hogan's Alley Society

Hogan's Alley Society

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Hogan's Alley Society (HAS)

Hogan's Alley Society (HAS) is a Vancouver-based non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the social, political, economic, and cultural well-being of people of African descent (Black People) through the delivery of inclusive housing, built spaces, and culturally informed programming.

For years, the Society has been a leading advocate for people of African Descent in Metro Vancouver who have endured the legacies of so-called urban renewal, residential displacement, and the attempted erasure from Vancouver's historical narrative.

About Nora Hendrix Place (NHP)

Nora Hendrix Place is a 52-unit temporary modular social housing in the heart of Hogan's Alley Block that prioritizes Black and Indigenous at risk of homelessness.

The units serve as temporary housing until people are supported enough to find a suitable permanent housing solution. All units are self-contained dwellings with a private bathroom and kitchen. At least 10% of the homes are wheelchair accessible.

Since its opening in 2019, Hogan's Alley Society has partnered to operate NHP with the aim of building internal capacity as a culturally informed housing operator.

The ultimate objective is to assume full control of NHP operations.

Currently, HAS is in the process of preparing for the imminent takeover of NHP operations, with a primary focus on establishing a robust staff team for the facility.

As part of this initiative, HAS is actively recruiting individuals to join the Nora Hendrix Place staff team within the Hogan's Alley Society.

Through this transition, HAS is taking a first step into becoming a culturally informed housing operator.

This advances the vision for the Hogan's Alley Block towards the long-term goal of developing an asset-based model that can grow the capacity of racialized groups to participate in city-building and reduce persistent economic, social, political inequalities.

Scope of Role

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Community Kitchen Coordinator will develop, facilitate and implement a Community Kitchen Program that supports & encourages residents to actively attend and participate.

The Community Kitchen Coordinator will ensure that kitchen has all necessary supplies, will maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen that meets all health and safety guidelines, prepare two meals independently for residents daily, and will have strong budgeting and organizational skills to effectively maintain weekly menus and food supply orders while working within the constraints the residents themselves experience (i.e. limited food budgets, lack of access to transportation, lack of proper equipment etc.).

In addition, the role will include providing support and supervision to kitchen volunteers, coordinating and distributing Food Bank orders, and will provide support to residents, teaching basic cooking skills, nutrition and budgeting.

Primary Responsibilities

Prepare two meals per day for residents at Nora Hendrix Place
Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen that meets all health and safety guidelines
Keep inventory of all supplies needed and make orders as needed, while managing a budget
Working with residents and management team to develop and communicate weekly menus
Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with other food service providers in the care and support of residents
Support the creation and implementation of a food/life skills program for residents. Aims at teaching basic cooking skills, preparing cultural meals, nutrition, and budgeting skills
Actively participate in building a skilled, cohesive, collaborative staff team, including demonstrating commitment to organization and building policies; resolving conflict and negativity as they arise; assisting in orienting, training and mentoring to all staff
Administer basic first aid and/or CPR
Performs other related duties as assigned by the management team.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

Knowledge and skills in food safety, healthy cooking, and nutrition
Experience cooking food that is culturally relevant to Black and First Nations, Metis and Inuk people is a significant asset.
Experience and knowledge about mental health diagnosis, medications, treatment and support resources.
Knowledge of Indigenous communities and health resources.
Understanding of the ongoing impact of colonialism and the residential school system.
Have a clear understanding of Black history in Canada, and experience working with immigrants and refugees.
Have an understanding and analysis of the impacts of antiBlackness and antiIndigeneity
Have knowledge of the legacies of socalled urban renewal, residential displacement, and the attempted erasure of the people of African Descent in Metro Vancouver from Vancouver's historical narrative.
Basic sound knowledge of relevant physical health issues (e.g. HIV and Hepatitis C), including diagnosis, treatment, and support resources.
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