Our client, Le Blé d'Or Community Kitchen in Sherbrooke, is a dynamic community organization whose mission is to promote food autonomy, healthy lifestyles, social inclusion, and mutual support within the community.

We are looking for a versatile, organized, and dynamic individual to fill a position combining the responsibilities of a Supply Agent and a Community Kitchen Educator.

NATURE OF WORK

Under the supervision of management, the incumbent will contribute to the smooth operation of the community kitchen by ensuring:

Component 1: Supply Agent

Managing inventories, food orders, and supplies necessary for the operation of the kitchens, regular activities, and special projects of the organization.

Component 2: Community Kitchen Educator

Leading, supporting, and supervising community kitchen groups according to the three areas of intervention of Blé d'Or: educational, economic, and social

Supplies, Inventories, and Logistics

Ensuring the availability of food, cleaning products, and supplies, whether purchased or donated.
Conducting regular inventories, preparing and processing orders.
Rotating food, ensuring the organization and cleanliness of storage areas.
Updating price lists, supplier lists, and lists of free items.
Maintaining required records, including refrigerator temperatures.
Participating in the management of produce from the community garden.
Running errands or Urgent purchases as needed.

Support for cooking activities and customer service

Support the food self-sufficiency educators during workshops.
Replace or support the educators as needed.
Answer the phone and greet members and visitors.
Perform certain administrative tasks related to inventories and payments.
Participate in various administrative tasks and the updating of procedures.

Facilitating cooking groups

Facilitate group cooking sessions of 5 to 8 people.
Assist members in choosing and preparing recipes.
Ensure a positive, motivating, and Respectful.
Ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards as well as the regulations of Blé d’Or.
Compile statistics and write required reports.
Report and document incidents, if applicable.

Perform all other related tasks that contribute to the smooth operation of Blé d’Or.

SKILLS PROFILE

Leadership and ability to lead, motivate, and supervise groups in French.
Initiative, organizational, and planning skills.
Excellent adaptability, open-mindedness, and ease in working with diverse clientele.
Good time management and priorities.
Dynamic, versatile, and collaborative individual with strong communication skills, excellent customer service, and an interest in the community and food security.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Ability to travel to purchase large quantities of food.
Good physical condition; must be able to handle loads related to inventory management.
Tolerance to work in cold storage and freezers for periods of 15 minutes. 8 to 10 times per week, with maximum shifts of 3 hours twice a week.
Ability to maintain a sustained work pace during busy periods.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and technological tools.

Assets

MAPAQ and CPR certification.
Training or experience in group facilitation, community work, intervention, or cooking.
Experience in inventory or supply management.

Supply agent and food self-sufficiency educator

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