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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Food Service certification and/or considerable experience working in food services including food preparation and meal planning skills
- Valid Food Safety Certification
- Valid First Aid Certification
- Understanding of poverty issues within the inner-city and willingness to continue to learn, particularly about food insecurity
- Flexible spirit able to adapt to changing situations and solve problems creatively
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards clients with addictions, mental illness, physical disabilities, behavioural issues, and/or medical issues
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for client individuality and self determination
- A broad knowledge of and experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with a variety of groups and personality types
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Word, Outlook, Excel) and ability to learn new software programs
- Strong leadership skills to support and train staff and volunteers
- Valid driver’s license is strongly preferred (must meet TMS driving requirements including providing a clear driver’s abstract)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Varied shifts including weekdays and weekends. Some evenings may be required.
Fast-paced work environment
Moderate to significant mental effort including ability to solve problems pertaining to the Meal Program under time pressure, creative use of food donations, engaging volunteers and community participants.
Moderate to significant physical effort required which includes regular lifting (up to 50lbs), standing for extended periods of time, walking, climbing stairs, pushing carts
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and conditions
Employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times, which could result in them uttering threats, discriminatory statements, and other insults at your person. This may be a raised voice, or in seeing unpredictable behaviour up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressive
Training on how to respond is provided, but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comments
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
- As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for company use. The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence and maintain $2M Vehicle Liability insurance on the vehicle being used. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- The Mustard Seed offers a competitive compensation package including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits for staff and dependents, matching RRSP after one year of service, and wellness days.
NOTE
Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
About The Mustard Seed
Christian nonprofit providing shelters, housing, basic-needs, and employment services for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Canada.
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