Food and Nutrition Coordinator

**Hey you** Yes, you Do you desire a community that is free from violence and abuse in any of its forms? Do you have a passion for empowering people to move beyond violence? Do you also have a heart for meeting individuals where they are? Providing emotional support and practical service? Then we just might have the opportunity for you Keep reading.

Let’s start with the general details

**Position**: Food and Nutrition Coordinator

**Location**: Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge (will be required to travel between both locations)

**Status**: Part-Time (12-hour work week) Some flexibility in days/hours but will be during the week not weekends)

**Salary Range**: $26.65 per hour

So, how do we define a **Food and Nutrition Coordinator**? The main buckets of work will include;
- Planning and preparing weekly menus that meet nutritional needs, cultural food preferences, and dietary restrictions, in consultation with the residents and staff, and utilizing Canada’s Food Guide.
- Completing food and nutrition intake with each resident and ensure all their dietary and/or cultural food needs are met.
- Cleaning and maintaining necessary standard of cleanliness of the kitchen, including but not limited to, stoves, fridges, ovens, freezers, counters, sinks, floors, storage cupboards, and dining area - all in accordance with accepted health and safety standards.
- Participating in researching, developing and delivering individual and group programming for residents related to healthy nutrition, budgeting and food preparation.
- Nutrition and/or Food Services Management Diploma (or equivalent).
- Current certification in Safe Food Handling or willingness to obtain
- Minimum of 2 years previous experience - planning and preparing food in an institutional, restaurant or similar setting.
- Experience preparing and cooking food from differing cultures and for those with dietary restrictions.
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues and impact of violence against women and their children an asset.
- Knowledge of and commitment to working within an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework.
- Sound working knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide.
- Ability to work in a crisis residential communal living environment.
- Current and informed knowledge of the needs of diverse groups of women and children, such as disability, sexual orientation, survivors of trauma, mental health issues, and addiction issues.
- Experience working with women with no or mínimal literacy an asset.
- Current knowledge of and skills in accessing and utilizing appropriate community resources.
- The ability to travel and provide own transportation.

**We do also have some general employment eligibility requirements**;
- Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations

Okay so this role feels like the perfect fit for you. Great Now what about **the organization?**

**Who Are We?** Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR**) provides emergency shelter to women and children experiencing domestic violence. We operate two shelters: Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge. Our facilities operate on a 24/7 basis, **and we pride ourselves in being more than shelter*. We also offer a robust region-wide outreach support program which supports families who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. We believe that everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse.

*WCSWR supports women, transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

So, the job is a fit, the work is meaningful what about **the culture?**

**What makes WCSWR a great place to work?**

- A full team of staff that are passionate about the cause and about helping others (strong values alignment)
- A culture of encouragement and celebration
- Leaders that are committed to continuous improvement and listen to and act on feedback
- A supportive working environment committed to continuous learning and growth
- Internal programs committed to staff wellness, engagement and development
- Generous total rewards package (health benefits, RRSP, paid time off etc.)

**Make a difference while building your career with WCSWR, voted Waterloo Region’s #1 Not
- For Profit by “The Community Edition”**

As excited about this opportunity as we are?

**Please submit your resume and cover letter** highlighting why you are excited about this opportunity

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $26.65 per hour