Wage: $17.00 / hour
Hours: 30 – 35 hours / week
Duration: 9 month contract (renewable)
August 12th 2019 – May 15th 2020

Deadline to apply: July 28th, by 5pm
Interview Dates: July 29th – August 2nd
Start Date: August 12th 2019 (training)

To apply, please fill out this google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1a_i7KIoPZS3ToTuWZS8-x7oyYrgkpoDz-hmbggiidcMpKQ/viewform

Description

The Food Coordinator is responsible for the in-house production of food for the Hive Café Solidarity Cooperative. This person will also assist the co-op in shifting toward most food production for two locations happening on-site at the Hive Cafe Co-op kitchen. They will ensure customer service, product quality, selection, and availability, as well as support and promote the Hive Café Solidarity Co-op and uphold its values and constitution, while being an active cooperative worker member.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in professional kitchen management
• Excellent interpersonal skills; communication and listening skills
• Exceptional cleanliness and sanitation practices
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize workload and multitask
• A love of food, a passion for food sovereignty, and a firm belief in the importance of sustainability
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, as well as safe food handling and compliance including MAPAQ certification
• Familiarity with the cooperative business model and non-hierarchical structures
• Ability to balance effective leadership skills with power-sharing abilities
• Ability to inspire worker motivation, commitment, and effectiveness with progressive workplace practices that foster teamwork, open communication, respect, equality, safety, and helpfulness
• Financial competence including a clear understanding of margins, pricing and inventory management/controls techniques
• Ethical conduct and responsibility — sets a positive example and fulfills responsibilities with the highest integrity, ethics, and professionalism
• Technologically proficient in basic computer skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Assures the Cafe’s overall food quality, production, safety, and labour standards in conjunction with the other coordinators
• Collaborates with the Coordination team and the Board of Directors to ensure food sourcing is local and sustainable; upholding the Hive Procurement Policy
• Coordinates and leads the in-house food production
• Menu creation and Recipe costing
• Hiring and supervision of kitchen staff
• Be present and active in the kitchen during production shifts
• Coordinate kitchen labour within specified budget
• Coordinates the distribution of food to cafe locations
• Maintains consistent, accurate food ordering and stock rotation (in cafes and kitchen)
• Maintains regular detailed inventory
• Ensures and maintains cleanliness and functionality of the Hive kitchen and equipment
• Supplier relations
• Marketing; menu specials and promotion strategies for sales
• Supports General Coordinator in the Mezz cafe; including weekly shifts with Baristas
• Chairing and coordination of Co-op committees, as mandated by the Board of Directors
• Attends Board meetings, as needed or invited
• Manages waste conscientiously (minimizing waste, composting, reusing creatively)
• Shares expertise, mentors others in the kitchen as needed, and fosters a climate of experiential learning, growth and improvement, as well as ongoing personal and collective development
• Uphold and promote the social, environmental, and economic sustainability of the Hive Cafe Solidarity Co-op as outlined in the cooperative’s by-laws

Assets

• MAPAQ Certification for Food Handling
• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Food and Beverage/Hospitality Management
• Bilingualism (French/English)
• Familiarity with Concordia University hospitality and event policies and procedures

Physical Environment

These elements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by worker-members:

• Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to cutting equipment, coffee makers, mixers, food allergens and other work aids necessary to perform job duties
• Exposure of up to 176˚C while cooking, or washing dishes
• Exposure to -1˚C to 4˚C while handling refrigerated products
• Exposure to -22˚C while handling frozen products
• The worker-member may perform any number of physical activities to accomplish assigned duties, such as walking and standing (up to 90% of the work time), bending, reaching, repetitive motions, and lifting between 40 to 50 lbs.