Part-Time Food Service Coordinator

Friends of Ruby; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends of Ruby is seeking a Part-Time Food Service Coordinator in Toronto to plan and prepare nutritious weekend meals, support food programs, and manage kitchen operations. You will handle vendors, budgets, and inventory while maintaining safety and cultural responsiveness for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in a transitional home setting.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed engagement, collaboration with residents and staff, and adherence to public health standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Promotion, Social Services, Community Work, or equivalent.
• Experience in food handling, cooking, meal planning, and food service delivery.
• Current Food Handler Certification required (or obtain upon hire).
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification required (or obtain upon hire).
• CPI training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, snacks, and weekend food service to ensure residents have consistent access to healthy and culturally responsive food options.
• Supporting community meals, cooking programs, and food-related activities that build life skills, encourage healthy eating, and strengthen food security among residents.
• Managing food vendors, catering services, donations, inventory, and food budgets to maintain efficient and cost-effective kitchen operations.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment by following food handling best practices, public health requirements, and organizational standards.
• Building positive relationships with residents and community partners to create welcoming, inclusive opportunities for participation in food programs and initiatives.
• Monitoring food program outcomes and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery, resident engagement, and overall program effectiveness.

Skills

Trauma-informed engagement

Safety awareness

Consistent service

Organization & admin

Community collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Culinary Arts or related field

Job description

Positions Available: 1

Department: Youth Services
Location: On-Site (Transitional Home)
Position Type: Part-Time / Relief

Hourly Rate: $28.85

Existing Vacancy

Closing Date: October 23, 2026

Friends of Ruby supports 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16–29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We operate a Youth Drop-In Centre offering barrier-free counselling, case management, and community programming, alongside a Transitional Home providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support. Our work is rooted in intersectional, anti-oppressive, and decolonized approaches, and we are committed to treating everyone with dignity, respect, and inclusion.

The Part-Time Food Service Coordinator oversees meal planning, food preparation, kitchen operations, inventory management, and food safety while ensuring residents have consistent access to nutritious and culturally responsive meals.

This position works a consistent weekend schedule of 4 hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday to prepare brunch and dinner, with occasional relief coverage to support operational and program needs.

About the Role

As a Part-Time Food Service Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

1. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, snacks, and weekend food service to ensure residents have consistent access to healthy and culturally responsive food options.
2. Supporting community meals, cooking programs, and food-related activities that build life skills, encourage healthy eating, and strengthen food security among residents.
3. Managing food vendors, catering services, donations, inventory, and food budgets to maintain efficient and cost-effective kitchen operations.
4. Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment by following food handling best practices, public health requirements, and organizational standards.
5. Building positive relationships with residents and community partners to create welcoming, inclusive opportunities for participation in food programs and initiatives.
6. Monitoring food program outcomes and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery, resident engagement, and overall program effectiveness.

Your Competencies

Trauma-Informed, Population-Specific Engagement

Builds trust and supports resident well-being by applying trauma-informed principles and respecting cultural, personal, and lived experiences during food service and programming.

Safety Awareness & Situational Judgment

Maintains a safe and hygienic environment by assessing risks, following food safety standards, and making sound decisions to prevent hazards and respond appropriately to concerns.

Consistent, High-Quality Service Delivery

Provides reliable and professional food service by ensuring meals, programs, and kitchen operations consistently meet organizational and public health standards.

Applying Relevant Service-Based Expertise in Direct Support

Enhances resident experiences through meal planning, food preparation, food safety knowledge, and facilitation of food-focused activities and programs.

Organization & Administration

Effectively manages food inventories, donations, budgets, schedules, and kitchen operations through strong planning, time management, and record-keeping practices.

Collaboration & Community Building

Works collaboratively with residents, staff, volunteers, and community partners to foster engagement, participation, and a positive community environment.

Required Credentials

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field such as Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Promotion, Social Services, Community Work, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in food handling, cooking, meal planning, and food service delivery, preferably in a shelter, housing, drop-in, or community-based setting.
• Current Food Handler Certification required (or obtain upon hire).
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification required (or obtain upon hire).
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training is an asset.

Why Work with Us?

Join a mission-driven, inclusive organization where your work creates lasting impact for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, your contributions are valued, and you can bring your authentic self to work—with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful, challenging work aligned with your values.

What We Need

Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.

Legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Important Note

If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. This policy helps to ensure objectivity and avoids potential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim to maintain the integrity of our organization. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to a fair hiring process.