Kitchen Coordinator (Full Time, Contract)

YMCA Calgary is actively building healthy communities - join us in creating a better Calgary.
YMCA Calgary opened its doors in 1902, since then we have evolved into a vibrant charitable organization that responds to the needs and health of the community.

Guided by four core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary develop and delivers quality programs and services that promote the health of the community and provides opportunities for all Calgarians to belong, grow, thrive and lead. Our team of staff and volunteers are committed to creating a positive impact in the community through our health and wellness programs, child care and early education programs, community outreach programs (such as Indigenous, youth at risk, and cultural integration programs), leadership programs, camp experiences, and much more.

YMCA Calgary serves the community at our six health and wellness locations, six child care centres, two outdoor camp locations, and 60 community outreach locations. Join us in building healthy communities!

Kitchen Coordinator (Full Time, Contract)
Camp Chief Hector YMCA
Salary Range: $37,611.00/yr - $41,790.00/yr
Dates: Variable start dates until October 2022, with possibility of contract extension

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
• Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following;

• Previous experience in leading banquet and large volume kitchens or line cooking;
• Experience leading a team;
• Strong communication skills;
• A positive attitude and positive teamwork experience;
• A love for the outdoors and living in the Rocky Mountains;
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification (CPR recertified within the last 12 months);
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search;
• Three professional references required.

Reporting to the Executive Chef (manager), the Kitchen Coordinators are responsible for:

• Ensuring consistent high quality of meals and food service systems;
• Coaching and supporting kitchen staff;
• Ordering food and supplies;
• Implementing systems that ensure lowest possible likelihood of covid-19 transmission;
• Liaison with parents and group leaders around dietary restrictions;
• Menu planning with Executive Chef that focuses on decreasing waste and creatively utilizing leftovers;
• Supervision of 2-10 staff, depending on the season and operational volume.

Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;

• Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
• Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
• Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
• Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
• Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
• Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

Please email your cover letter and resume to patrik.peter@calgary.ymca.ca