Food Coordinator - Halton, Canada - Halton Region

Halton Region
Halton Region
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Halton, Canada

1 week ago

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Food Coordinator:

At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.

Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.


Posting ID: 1823


Department:
Health


Division:
Healthy Families


Pay Range:
$47,392 - $63,186


Job Type:
Relief/ Casual


Contract Duration:
up to March 31, 2025

Hours of Work:
Relief/ Casual hours per week

Work Location:
Dorval Drive Office - 690 Dorval Drive, Oakville 6th floor (Health Department)


Employee Group:

OCT

Posting Date:
March 15, 2023


Application Deadline:
March 29, 2023


Job Summary:


This role works with Public Health Nurses and a Registered Dietitian in delivering weekly Halton Prenatal Programs at various community locations.

This position will primarily be responsible for providing the food component of the program, including menu planning, purchasing food, preparing a meal, cleaning up and coordinating Healthy Food Box deliveries.


Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Plan program menus and manage a food budget, in conjunction with the Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program (HPNP) Coordinator.
  • Purchase groceries and ensure safe food handling.
  • Provide site set up and clean up.
  • Prepare and serve meals.
  • Demonstrate proper food preparation techniques, safe food handling techniques and provision of recipes for meals served to participants.
  • Meet and greet participants.
  • Coordinate the delivery of Healthy Food Boxes for participants.
  • Attend HPNP planning/staff meetings as required.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:


Essential

  • Secondary school diploma.
  • Safe Food Handler course or equivalent certified training in food safety.
  • Current certificate in adult/child CPR.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work with mínimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Must have demonstrated skills in menu planning, food purchasing, preparation and budgeting.
  • Must have a positive attitude and be sensitive to social, economic, environmental and cultural issues that impact the lives of program participants.

Preferred

  • Experience working with breastfeeding parents and/or Level 1 WHO/Unicef Breastfeeding 18 hour course.
  • Experience preparing a wide variety of ethno/cultural meals, including vegetarian and vegan meals.

Working/ Employment Conditions:


Working Conditions:


  • Travel will be required between locations within Halton Region; must supply own transportation.

Employment Conditions:


  • Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screen by the first day of employment.
  • In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/1
  • Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
  • Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
Halton Region serves more than 595,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville.

We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work.

We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.

At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions.

As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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