Food-related Job Openings

The Gladstone Hotel is looking for a full-time Food & Beverage Director, AKA "Food and Beverage Hero/Shero". They want someone who's involved in community and social engagement, as well as local and fair food, beverage and product, with three to five years' experience. You should know about their Key Values and their food projects like Harvest Wednesday and Honey Pie Hives & Herbals before you apply. Resumes can be emailed to Celina Carroll, Human Resources Manager or faxed to 416-539-0953. The complete job posting is available at GoodWorkCanada.

FoodShare Toronto is looking for a full-time Focus on Food Youth Project Coordinator to co-ordinate the Focus on Food Youth Employment Project for a six-month maternity leave contract beginning in July. The successful candidate will work with 12 young adults who face significant barriers in their lives to maintaining employment, helping them to grow professionally and personally, while ensuring they contribute to FoodShare’s Vision of “Good, Healthy Food for All.” The position requires capacity and passion for supporting young adults; counselling and coaching skills, and ability to manage a large budget, among other qualifications. A valid driver’s license would be an asset. Compensation is based on an annual salary of $40,000 at 37.5 hours per week (prorated to six months). Email a resume and cover letter to Meredith Hayes, fax to 416-363-0474, or mail to 90 Croatia Street, Toronto M6H 1K9 by 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 2 (a recent, extended deadline). The complete job posting is available at FoodShare.net.

Real Food For Real Kids seeks a full-time Client Relations Representative and Project Coordinator to start July 15. Real Food for Real Kids is an all-natural catering company for daycares, schools and camps serving meals to over 5,000 children throughout the GTA. The job focuses on client relationships, database management and resource development. They're looking for someone independent, with strong leadership and communication skills; knowledge of current food and nutrition issues; experience in customer relations and administration, and a valid Ontario Driver's License. Email your resume and cover letter to David Coyle by July 6. The complete job posting is available at GoodWorkCanada.

Image: Gladstone Hotel chef Marc Breton and friend with fresh basil at Harvest Wednesday.