Upcycle Kitchen Coordinator– 172-24-4
Child & Youth, Wellbeing
Contract 6 Months

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, for the Upcycle Kitchen Coordinator with Child & Youth, Wellbeing. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications accepted through https://www.vscyberhosting.com/sixnations/. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY: The Upcycle Kitchen Coordinator reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Child & Youth Health Team Program Supervisor, Health Services, Six Nations Elected Council.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION: The Upcycle Kitchen Coordinator is the key person responsible for helping to facilitate the reduction of food waste throughout the Six Nations community. The coordinator will repurpose food to preserve it in various ways and create new dishes out of repurposed food. The role will be responsible for food access, sustainability, security, and sovereignty across the Department of Wellbeing and within the Six Nations community.

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Qualifications

• A grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• A minimum 2 years of working in foodways
• Understanding of food waste and food access
• Basic understanding of food safety, cross-contamination
• Ability to be creative when it comes to repurposing food
• Experience planning and facilitating workshops
• Experience preserving food through various methods – freezing, freeze drying, canning, etc.
• Experience working in an industrial kitchen
• High level of computer skills – Microsoft Office, MS Word & Excel

Other Related Skills:

• Having experience working in a kitchen, food bank, and/or farm
• Understand the interconnections between food access, security, and sovereignty in First Nations communities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently, prioritizing workloads, and cooperatively with other service providers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities accordingly to plan programming and classes and/or related events
• Understands the importance of Confidentiality; ability to work with tact and discretion
• Possesses a valid G driver’s license
• Possesses a safe food handler’s certification or willingness to obtain
• Possesses CPR and first aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50lbs on occasion

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):

Method #1:  Online

1. Please visit: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/sixnations/ to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
2. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which include:
   1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
   2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
   3. Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
3. If you have any questions or need assistance please reach out to Sydney Lewis, Human Resources Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 5755 or via email at hrbp4@sixnations.ca.

Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:

1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
2. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
3. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
4. Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
5. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

UPCYCLE KITCHEN COORDINATOR – Contract 6 Months – 172-24-4
c/o Reception Desk
Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)
P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court
Ohsweken, Ontario  N0A 1M0