Guys Can Cook Chef Instructor
Part-Time, Contract, 5 hours per week
Contract duration: January 14 to February 25, 2016
The Four Villages Community Health Centre has two locations in the west end of Toronto. It is funded by the Toronto Central LHIN. Four Villages’ mandate is to provide high quality, accessible primary health care that improves the population health of the communities served and works with other agencies to address key social determinants of health impacting health and well-being of clients. Primary care, clinical services and a wide range of health promotion programs while open to all residents in communities served are targeted to seniors, families with young children, youth and newcomers. Staff collaborate in an inter-professional team environment. The focus is on the client care and their self-care capacity building. We are currently seeking a chef instructor with strong organizational and interpersonal skills to join our dynamic team.
Men Can Cook! is a three-year project (2014-6) of the West End Urban Health Alliance (WEUHA) Nutrition Affiliate, funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Men Can Cook! Is a program for potentially at-risk male youth (13-24 years of age) to develop skills and knowledge around food. This program is a partnership between seven Community Health Centres (CHC) and trusteed by Four Villages Community Health Centre. Each CHC partner will host a 7 week workshop series (4 hours per session) each year. Participants will learn to buy for and cook practical, nutritious and affordable meals guided by a chef and a registered dietitian. The program will consist of food and employment skills component and nutrition education. A final report and program manual will be created and disseminated.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide a safe, supportive and stimulating environment for youth
Teach youth basic cooking skills using recipes featured in the Guys Can Cook! Cookbook
Teach youth kitchen safety and the appropriate use of tools and equipment
Be responsive to the needs of youth and respectful of the diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
Work in cooperation with GCC Project Coordinator and other GCC team members and volunteers
Maintain regular communication with Project Coordinator and Steering Committee members regarding equipment, program logistic and other matters as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional qualification as a Chef
Completed training in the culinary arts.
Experience of working in industry as a professional cook or chef
Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and understanding of youth issues
Good oral communication skills
Experience teaching and supervising youth in a kitchen is an asset
Certified in Food Handling and Safety.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and to contribute constructively to a healthy working environment
Hours of work: Every Thursday 3pm to 8pm
Salary: Salary is based on qualifications
Application Closing Date: Until position filled
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should e-mail their resume along with a cover letter to: Guys Can Cook! Project Coordinator, Julia Fursova at Julia@4villages.on.ca by January 7, 2016
We thank all the applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Four Villages Community Health Centre is committed to fostering diversity within our community. We encourage resumes from all persons within the diverse communities we serve.
In addition, if you have any requirements for accommodation, please advise Human Resources. We will work with you to meet your needs as per resources available to us.