MSU Food Collective Centre (FCC) Community Kitchen Coordinators (2)

Reports to: FCC Director through the Assistant Director    

Hours: Approx 5 hours per week

Contract: Sept 1 - April 30 (potentially some summer prep) 

Food Collective Centre is a service run by students dedicated to cultivating stronger food systems in the McMaster and surrounding community. We offer a number of support resources that are available for everyone: Students, Alumni, Staff, and Hamilton Community Partners to access. 

Please note this posting will close Monday, June 8 at 11:59pm. 

The Community Kitchen Coordinator will assist in the planning and execution of programming, community outreach, and student engagement. They will ensure that operations are running smoothly and act as the Kitchen’s administrative contact. The Coordinator will act as a liaison between individuals and organizations with a stake in food sovereignty between the Hamilton community and MSU Food Collective Centre and Hospitality Services. The Coordinator will play an integral role in evaluating the project as it progresses, building a concrete framework to ensure the community kitchen’s sustainability for many years to come, and communicating the program’s results to the various stakeholders. In addition to engaging with participants on a personal level and gaining first-hand feedback, the coordinator will work with the MSU’s Education Department to facilitate and implement assessment strategies to review the program’s impact. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Awareness and understanding of topics associated with MSU Food Collective Centre (e.g. food security, food accessibility, food sustainability) 

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail 

• Leadership skills required 

• Ability to lead and work with others to execute events. 

• Ability to coordinate with others and take initiative to ensure successful completion of tasks 

• Ability to work well under minimal supervision and take ownership of all projects 

• Good interpersonal skills 

• Strong communication skills 

• Nutritional knowledge or interest in nutrition is an asset 

Effort & Responsibility 

• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing MSU Food Collective Centre services 

• Responsible for the Community Kitchen space in Bridges Café 

• Responsible for the collection and analysis of user statistics 

• Responsible for maintaining
  an appropriate and positive image of the MSU 

Working Conditions 

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work 

• Work is performed in a shared space 

Training and Experience 

• Experience with MSU Food Collective Centre as a volunteer and/or user is an asset 

• Food Handlers Certificate (provided) 

• Other necessary training will be provided 

Equipment 

• Shared computer and telephone resources 

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the full job description.