Nutrition Hub Lead

Company Description

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Job Description
**About the Role**:
You will be working on an energetic and dynamic Nutrition Hub Team that provides healthy food for youth members. As Nutrition Hub Lead you’ll prepare, deliver, and lead the cleanup for a nutritious, well-rounded inclusive snack menu that addresses the varied dietary and cultural needs of our members. You will also support our Nutrition Coordinator in facilitating fun, engaging nutrition curriculum for youth aged 6-29. If you have experience working in restaurant kitchens, community food programs, and/or community meal services, and are excited about delivering food and snacks for youth and supporting the running of a community kitchen, we think you’ll enjoy the Nutrition Hub Lead role.

**Responsibilities include**:
**1. To provide a healthy, nutritious snack and culinary skills support for youth participating in programs**:

- Prepare and serve a high-quality, afterschool snack for members aged 6 to 18.
- Maintain food inventory and manage portion control for up to 100 members and their families.
- Provide nutritious, culturally diverse, and whole foods to meet various food needs of our members.
- Provide orientation, mentorship, hands-on support, and strengths-based feedback to youth and junior staff in kitchen programs to encourage learning and growth while maintaining health and safety.
- Effectively communicate and interact positively with youth, guests, partner program staff, MLSE LaunchPad staff and volunteers.

**2. To liaise with MLSE LaunchPad staff, volunteers and partner programs**:

- Ensure the program runs smoothly and fits into already established routines.
- Work with partner programs to ensure the space is shared in a collaborative manner.
- Effectively delegate to volunteers and provide constructive feedback regarding volunteer engagement in the program while maintaining health and safety.

**3. To maintain health and safety of the Nutrition Hub**:

- Manage daily cleaning routine including dishes, counters, equipment and appliances, sweeping the floor, and removing garbage. Ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitized and ready for use the next day.
- Maintain a high standard of recordkeeping regarding sanitation, temperatures, and health and safety.
- Provide input to the Nutrition Hub Coordinator, Manager of Engagement, or Joint Health and Safety Committee regarding safety equipment requirements and equipment operation.
- Maintain good safety practices using a preventative approach including proper signage where applicable.
- Make recommendations for improvement to strengthen and improve Nutrition Hub program offerings and support the evaluation of the program.
- Handle emergency situations safely and in accordance with policies.

**4. Administration**
- Participate in all required staff orientations, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including occasionally supporting events and programs as required by the Nutrition Hub Coordinator.

Qualifications
**You’re a great fit for this job if you have**:

- 1+ years supervising staff, interns and/or volunteers in a kitchen or nutrition-based setting, focused on food preparation, cooking, and service.
- Familiarity with preparing, cooking, and serving foods, includi