Nutritionist/cook

Rossbrook House is hiring for the position of Nutritionist/Cook. This is a term position/part-time, possible evenings and weekends.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
- To support in all kitchen operations ensuring healthy and nutritious meals are prepared and served for all participants at Rossbrook House during the weekends and some evenings.
- Collaborate, review, and update menu options for participants, ensuring all meals meet food guide requirements.
- Establish guidelines and systems to teach participants basic cooking skills, by working with participants in the kitchen for meal prep and serving of meals
- .Maintain a safe and clean working environment that facilitates a trauma-informed space that will contribute to the smooth operations of Rossbrook House.
- The Kitchen Coordinator will work closely with all staff to promote participant safety, and empowerment, and facilitate change and healing in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by completed post-secondary coursework in nutrition, cooking, and food service.
- Minimum of 1-year experience in quantity food preparation, cooking and serving in quantity, preferably in a youth-serving agency or non-for profit agency.
- Valid Food Handlers Certificate.
- Ability to teach participants basic cooking skills with a budget, healthy nutritional choices, and meal preparation
- . Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Good time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure alone, and in a team environment, and be reliable.

Note: A clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required for employment.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Registered Dietitian: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-11