Frafca Nutritional Advisor
1 week ago
FRAFCA Nutritional Advisor / Cook
About FRAFCA:
The Fraser Valley Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association is a non-profit organization that provides a diverse range of culturally safe and supportive services to Aboriginal people in Surrey and the Fraser Valley including women impacted by violence and abuse.
The Friendship Centre works from a decolonizing perspective, and as such, works to strengthen family bonds between generations and within the family.
The role supports women in their choices, recognizing that Indigenous families need opportunities to heal and address inter-generational trauma.About Surrey:
The City of Surrey is one of 21 municipalities in Metro Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.
We are located on the Lower Mainland on the south side of the Fraser River and share a border with the United States of America.
Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓wɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations.
Position Summary:
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Nutritional Advisor / Cook will develop and coordinate the food and nutrition program for ECD.
- Mothers are healthy and give birth to healthy invites who remain healthy.
- Children experience healthy early childhood development of all children and families.
- Parents are empowered and supported to nurture and care for their children.
- Communities support the development of all children and families.
Why FRAFCA:
- Opportunity to work alongside cultural knowledge keepers & Elders
- Holistic, culturally safe, approaches to serving our clients and community
- Freedom to share and observe own cultural practices (i.e. smudging in the office)
- Access WorkBC Employers Training grants and other bursaries to fund training & other professional development
- Extended Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Travel) and Employee Assistance Plan after 3months on continuous employment
- Paid vacation days (up to 25 days based on years of service)
- Offices located along main transportation routes; main office by the Skytrain station
- Parking available onsite
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Your Duties:
- Develop curriculum for daily meals preparation using the Canada food guide.
- Coordinate parent participation in food preparation
- Promote healthy and hygienic procedures, in the kitchen (both in preparation and clean up)
- Keep kitchen work area clean.
- Coordinate elders' participation in ECD food and nutrition program
- Prepare daily meals/refreshments for the ECD programs and for weekly family nights.
- Assist the ECD program manager as required.
- Knowledge of first nations culture, traditions, and socio-economic barriers and experience working with Aboriginal clients.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal communities, organizations, and service providers within Fraser region (Surrey, Cloverdale, Tsawwassen, White rock and Delta)
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience working in a non-profit sector is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Analytical and observational skills.
- Culinary arts training and comfort working with on one and group sessions.
- Ability to multitask.
- Experience working with the demands of a diverse team environment and cross-cultural setting.
Minimum requirement:
Cooking and/ or chef certificate and demonstrated knowledge of cooking nutritional meals; OR ab equivalent of education and related experience.
- Must have (or be willing to obtain within 90 days) First aid certification and food safe certification.
Experiential assets include:
a culinary art diploma.
- Criminal record check and review is required for all employees of FRAFCA.
How to Apply:
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SNAIL Mail_
: A Whalley Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3T 4G1
We thank all that apply, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Aboriginal Applicants._
"We are committed to the National Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. FRAFCA is engaged primarily in promoting or serving the interests of Indigenous peoples, FRAFCA prioritizes employment to Indigenous peoples. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants, unless that preference or employment would constitute a discriminatory practice under the Canadian Human Rights Act."
Job Type:
Part-time
Salary:
$23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 23.5 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not
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