Kitchen Coordinator (Full-Time, Contract)

Nipissingserenityhospice; North Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Nipissing Serenity Hospice is currently accepting applications for a temporary full-time Kitchen Coordinator.

Nipissing Serenity Hospice is a 10-bed, bilingual, residential hospice located in North Bay, Ontario serving the residents of the Nipissing and East Parry Sound Districts. The Hospice provides around the clock palliative care by an expert multi-disciplinary team in a peaceful setting for people of all ages at the end of life. Support is also extended to caregivers and families. At Nipissing Serenity Hospice we strive to ensure compassion, comfort and dignity at end of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for all functions of the commercial kitchen under the direction of the Executive Director. The Kitchen Coordinator is primarily responsible for all aspects of food service as well as to provide direction and work collaboratively with all other Hospice staff and volunteers regarding meal preparation and food service for residents, visitors, and other staff members.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Safe Food Handling Certification is required;
2. Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma in Culinary Arts is considered an asset;
3. Minimum of three years’ experience;
4. Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance;
5. Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies;
6. Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills;
7. Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task;
8. Customer service-oriented;
9. Must have working knowledge of special diets;
10. Demonstrates initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision;
11. Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems;
12. Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivation of volunteers & employees where necessary;
13. Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all volunteers;
14. Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations;
15. Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering, as well as inventory control of these items;
16. Bilingualism an asset (English and French).

Nipissing Serenity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. In accordance with our Accessibility Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Nipissing Serenity Hospice’s hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Note: This posting will close on Friday, September 20th.

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary (4-6 months)
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: 7.5hrs x 5 days per week (37.5hrs/week)
Work Location: In person at 799 John Street, North Bay