Community Chef and Food Skills Coordinator

Huronia Transition Homes is non-profit organization working to end all violence against all women. We operate 5 primary programs in North Simcoe, including Operation Grow, a social enterprise located in Midland. Operation Grow is holistically designed to address poverty, food scarcity, isolation, and the impacts of violence. This innovative social enterprise combines a hydroponic vertical farm, yoga studio, commercial kitchen and retail space to provide opportunities for women who have survived violence to increase their livelihoods

Operation Grow is a social enterprise in Midland holistically designed to address poverty, food scarcity, isolation, and the impacts of violence. This innovative social enterprise combines a hydroponic vertical farm, yoga studio, commercial kitchen and retail space to provide opportunities for women who have survived violence to increase their livelihoods. We are currently seeking a full time (34-hours per week) Community Chef and Food Skills Coordinator to coordinate all food and rental activities at Operation Grow.

The key responsibilities include:

Operation and oversight of the kitchen and relevant programming;

Develop, standardize, and prepare recipes of products for sale in the adjoined retail space.

Support with retail responsibilities.

Coordinate catering and volunteers.

Ensure that all facilities and equipment are kept in good working order.

Facilitate workshops, trainings, and programming for Operation Grow members related to food preparation and nutrition.

Prepare food for on-site programming at Operation Grow.

Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.

Promote a healthy, safe, and clean environment.

Promotion and awareness of Operation Grows business functions to the greater community.

Support evenings and weekends as required for events and business opportunities.

Qualifications:

Relevant post-secondary education

3 5 years of relevant work experience

Demonstrated experience working in a professional kitchen.

Familiarity with community kitchens and large-scale preparation of food.

Food Handler Certification

Smart Server Certification

Experience in recipe development, standardization, food packaging processes, and kitchen operations

Demonstrated Experience delivering hands-on training and food skills workshops

Strong understanding of food safety standards, sanitation practices, and quality control

Ability to develop, document, and teach standardized recipes and kitchen procedures

Skilled in coordinating kitchen logistics, inventory

Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrable knowledge of intersectional feminism, anti-racism, ant-oppression, violence against women, harm reduction, food sovereignty and poverty reduction

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods in a kitchen environment

In keeping with our commitment to represent all our communities, Indigenous women, francophone women, queer-identified and racialized women are especially encouraged to apply.

Strong preference will be given to women who are fluent in both French and English.

Starting Annual Salary: $ 50,129.32

Please submit your up-to-date resum, as well as a cover letter highlighting your experience, to:

Veronica Pea

[email protected]

P.O. Box 54

Midland, ON L4R 4K6

Fax: 705-526-0343

Closing date: May 09th, 2025

www.huroniatransitionhomes.ca