CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Start Date: Early July
Location(s): Oak West Manor and Morden Activity Centre
Hours of Work: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (6 hour days)
Days of Work: Monday - Friday - PTE .75
Accepting internal and external applications

POSITION SUMMARY:
The overall purpose of this position is to provide nutritious meals and social support to seniors and persons with disabilities in a congregate dining setting, which assists them in maintaining their independence and remaining in their community.

MEAL SERVICE
- Plan daily menu following Canada’s Food Guide.
- Prepare grocery list and do shopping.
- Initiate and supervise the preparation of the food.
- Assure a pleasant meal atmosphere.
- Adhere to the Sanitation Code for Canada’s Foodservice Industry.
- Ensure that facilities and equipment are cleaned regularly.
- Adhere to the health and safety regulations.
- Ensure all perishable food items are dated.
- Complete weekly checks of freezer and storage room to ensure rotation of food stock.
- Assist with meal delivery where appropriate.

VOLUNTEERS
- Schedule and notify volunteers.
- Encourage meal participants and community volunteers to assist with the meal program, including meal planning, shopping, meal preparation, serving, clean-up, and bookkeeping.
- Keep attendance records of participants and volunteers.

FINANCIAL
- Collect money for meals.
- Assist in periodic review of meal pricing to ensure quality and variety of meals are being provided in a cost-effective way.
- Keep a record of all purchases and other expenses

PERSONNEL
- Maintain a neat and clean personal appearance.
- Maintain communication and good working relationship with participants and volunteers.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Record (monthly/quarterly/annual) statistics and submit to the Centre Manager.
- Report any concerns or repairs in writing to the Centre Manager for consideration.
- Follow Congregate Meal Program guidelines and adopt any policies that fit the needs of your local and specific areas.
- Meal Coordinator's hours of work are 6 hours per day.
- Attend committee or Board meetings upon request.
- Keep record of working hours, sick time, etc. and forward to the Centre Manager
- The Congregate Meal Coordinator may coordinate volunteers to assist with any one of the above responsibilities.
- Any such other duties as may be determined by the Centre Manager in keeping with its objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITY
- Experience in food preparation for large groups (restaurant, service clubs).
- Basic knowledge of Canada’s Food Guide.
- Ability to coordinate and schedule volunteers.
- Willingness to learn about special cooking, dietary needs or food preparation for seniors.
- Must be willing to take a Food Handling Certificate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- Meal Coordinator oversees volunteers to ensure meal program standards are being met.
We thank those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply directly to mordenactivitycentre@gmail.com attn: Centre Manager or apply in person at 306 N Railway Street in Morden Manitoba.