Job Details

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Job Description

Hours: M-F 11am-5pm

Range: $22.94-$37.42 per hour

Location: 222 Carlton St., Toronto

Classification: PT 1-year Contract

Position: Unionized

Summary:

Mdewgaan Lodge (mi-day-gaan / medicine lodge) will serve Indigenous women with young children who are struggling with addiction issues and mental health challenges related to complex trauma and poverty, and who are either homeless, precariously housed, or at risk of homelessness. The program will stem the flow of children into child welfare, breaking down historical cycles, and addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in the child welfare system. Our services are trauma-informed and holistic, utilizing Traditional Healing, Traditional Counselling, and Land-based Cultural Programming combined with mainstream clinical interventions.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Mdewgaan Lodge this position will:

Collaborate with program staff to determine menus, quantity of food required and the preparation of the meals for various program participants
Prepare 2 nutritious meals a day including snacks in our kitchen
Manage all aspects of the kitchen including proper food storage, food distribution, inventory control/replenishment and overall safety and cleanliness of the kitchen(s) and food storage areas in compliance with Public Health and Shelter Standards.
Assist in ordering and/or shopping for food that is locally sourced and organic, if possible administer proper storage and preservation of food ordered
Manage all aspects of the kitchen including food storage, food distribution, inventory control/replenishment and overall safety and cleanliness of the kitchen(s) and food storage areas in compliance with Public Health Standards
Facilitate workshops specific to nutritional, traditional, and healthy food choices
Please be advised that this position requires flexibility and the ability to develop a schedule that best supports the program needs with the program supervisor.
Provide support to frontline staff at the Mdewgaan Lodge and assist with the general delivery of services.
Represent NCFST at the community level by assisting in community cultural events in the above capacity.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

Food Handling Certification is required.
Post-secondary education in food services or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid (G) driver’s license would be an asset.
Excellent knowledge of food handling and preparation required.
Must be able to pass a Police Records Check
First Aid/CPR certification
Possess initiative and respect for confidentiality
High level of literacy in Indigenous culture[s], and knowledge of traditional foods.
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple demands
Computer skills for data management.
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to integrating the Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Mission and values into practice, service, and relationships.
Demonstrated understanding of workplace Health and Safety practices and understanding of an employee’s responsibility under current legislation.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff to maintain effective communication and working relationships, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, tact, sensitivity and build strong internal relationships.
NCFST requires all employees, contractors, students, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID19, absent of a valid medical exemption or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Human Rights Code of Ontario