Food Services Coordinator

Tungasuvvingat Inuit; Ottawa; Vor Ort; CAD 52.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid sick leave

Personal leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Vacation 3 weeks/year

Zusammenfassung

TI's Mamisarvik Healing Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, seeks a Food Services Coordinator to lead all aspects of kitchen operations, ensure safe meal preparation, and support culturally appropriate menu planning for residents. The role emphasizes inventory control, staff training, and collaboration across TI programs to serve nutritious country foods while meeting Public Health guidelines.

Candidates with culinary education, a Food Handling Certification, and 3–5 years in hospitality will excel;

Qualifikationen

• Community college or undergraduate degree in culinary arts, hospitality or related fields is preferred.
• Safe food Handling Certification is required.
• 3-5 Years of experience in hospitality/ restaurant Industry is preferred.
• 1-2 Years of experience working Inuit organization/ Serving traditional country Food is preferred.
• Knowledge of Inuit culture, IQ and traditional practices is preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting techniques and cost analysis is useful.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and video-conferencing tools.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in Inuktitut is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Food Preparation and Meal Service: ensure safe, timely, and respectful preparation of meals, accommodating dietary needs.
• Inventory and Supply Management: manage kitchen inventory within budget and track orders.
• Menu Planning and Culinary Collaboration: support culturally appropriate meal planning with staff and residents.
• Training and Capacity Building: provide structured training and mentorship in food safety and kitchen operations.
• Program and Event Support: assist with meals for special events and community activities.

Kenntnisse

Food safety certification

English fluency

Hospitality experience

Inuktitut language

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Video conferencing

Ausbildung

Culinary arts degree

Hospitality degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Video conferencing

Jobbeschreibung

Career Opportunity

Internal/ External

Food Services Coordinator Full-Time , Onsite

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. TI has over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services. By incorporating the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ), TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

Working in a residential therapeutic environment, the Food Services Coordinator plays an integral role in supporting Tungasuvvingat Inuit’s (TI) Mamisarvik Healing Centre (MHC) clients by preparing and serving traditional country food and other nutritious and healthy food options. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of kitchen operations, while maintaining high quality menu options and service levels. The Food Services Coordinator is expected to maintain appropriate inventory and supply levels and create and prepare menu items in an efficient manner. The incumbent is further required to ensure the safe and healthy preparation of meals, and sanitation techniques at all times to avoid cross-contamination and the spoiling of food and beverages.

Main Responsibilities, include but are not limited to, the following:

Food Preparation and Meal Service:

• Ensure the safe, timely, and respectful preparation, cooking, and serving of nutritious meals to residents and clients, including accommodating dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety by adhering to Public Health guidelines and enforcing TI’s policies and procedures

Inventory and Supply Management

• Manage kitchen inventory and supplies efficiently and within budget, ensuring uninterrupted food service operations. Responsibilities include placing and tracking orders (including country food), maintaining organized inventory, and ensuring all kitchen equipment is maintained, sanitized, and in proper working condition.
• Maintain documentation of expenditures and inventory levels.

Menu Planning and Culinary Collaboration

• Support collaborative, healthy, and culturally appropriate meal planning by engaging staff, participants, and residents.
• Incorporate feedback and dietary needs while aligning with program goals. Coordinate skill-building opportunities for staff and residents and incorporate seasonal or culturally significant foods where possible.

Training and Capacity Building

• Foster a learning-oriented kitchen environment through structured training, ongoing mentorship, and professional development.
• Train staff and volunteers in Public Health Food Safety standards (initial and refresher) and support the development of culinary and operational skills.
• Maintain records of completed training and identify ongoing learning needs.

Program and Event Support

• Contribute to TI’s broader programming by supporting food-related activities and events. This includes preparing meals or refreshments for special events, cultural gatherings, or off‑site programming as required. Collaborate across departments and adapt services to meet evolving program needs

Education, Qualifications and Skills:

• Community college or undergraduate degree in culinary arts, hospitality or related fields is preferred.
• Safe food Handling Certification is required
• 3-5 Years of experience in hospitality/ restaurant Industry is preferred
• 1-2 Years of experience working Inuit organization/ Serving traditional country Food is preferred.
• Knowledge of Inuit culture, values, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and traditional practices
• Knowledge of cost analysis, fiscal management, and budgeting techniques
• Knowledge of Canada’s 2019 Food Guide
• Strong knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment in a commercial kitchen
• Ability to analyze and interpret the dietary needs of clients and offer the appropriate options and solutions
• Ability to prepare meals for special dietary needs and understands nutritional restrictions and portion sizes to be served
• Ability to examine and make improvement to kitchen operations, form new policies/procedures and develop and implement new strategies
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of focus. Is task oriented, non-judging, and maintains a clear sense of client-service provider boundaries
• Ability to function effectively in a busy environment and in stressful situations
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms;
• Fluency in English required, fluency in Inuktitut is an asset.

**Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. ***

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range is $52,000 to $57,000 Annually
• TI provides paid sick and personal leave days, and a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Plan.
• Vacation (earn 3 weeks/year.

The deadline for applications is November 27, 2026.

Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact [e-mail].

The Food Services Coordinator works out of 1071 Richmond Road, Ottawa (main location) and designated locations within the Ottawa region.

We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Hiring Process Disclaimer:

We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, and/or select candidates. All applications and interviews are reviewed and conducted by qualified human hiring professionals.