Catering and Housekeeping Manager - Kids Cancer Care

Catering and Housekeeping Manager
THE ORGANIZATION
The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta (KCC) is passionately dedicated to helping young people and
their families affected by cancer to survive and thrive in body, mind and spirit. KCC provides programs
and funding in four key areas: Camp & Community Outreach, Pediatric Oncology Research, Hospital
Support and Scholarships. This approach enhances the quality of life for children living with cancer,
improves their odds for recovery and provides care for the whole family, during treatment and beyond.
Camp Kindle provides safe, exceptional camp experiences for young people and their families affected
by cancer. Our free weekend and summer camps offer kids across Alberta a chance to escape the rigours
of cancer treatments for outdoor fun and adventure. When not serving the oncology population, Camp
Kindle provides meaningful experiences for other groups such as children’s medical groups, outdoor
school, bands, choirs and corporate groups.
THE POSITION
The catering and housekeeping manager position is a permanent full-time position directly accountable
to the Camp & Community program director of Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta. The general
function of this position is to manage all food services, housekeeping and hosting of non-programming
groups renting the facilities.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Reporting directly to the director of Camp & Community programs, the catering and housekeeping
manager is an integral part of the camp operations team including the camp program manager and
maintenance manager. The catering and housekeeping manager will be expected to work cooperatively
with all staff, volunteers and rental groups using the facilities. The suitable candidate will have good
communications skills and must enjoy working with children.
SALARY
The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the approved KCC policies, the catering and housekeeping manager will be
responsible for the following operations, protocols and services related to Camp Kindle:
General Duties
• Be aware of the needs of young people with a history of cancer and their families. Develop
menus that will meet the special needs of children and families;
• Operating the catering and housekeeping services within the annual budget;
• Complete monthly reporting as required and submit employee timesheets as directed;
• Complete all HR practices when hiring and supervising kitchen and housekeeping employees;
• Maintain accurate inventory of kitchen equipment and supplies and order food and supplies as
required;
• Coordinate bookings with the camp program manager, collect fees from non-program groups.

Health & Safety
• The facilities will be used for specialized oncology camps, camps for children with chronic illness
and children’s charity groups; therefore a superior level of cleanliness and hygiene will be
required in all facilities;
• Acquire a clear understanding of childhood cancer issues and the hygienic standards required
for immune compromised individuals;
• Report any problems with equipment, risks, issues in the kitchen;
• Ensure that all health and safety codes are followed;
• Follow specific dietary requirements for campers and staff;
• Understand and implement allergy-control procedures when necessary;
• Appropriate record keeping regarding allergies and special meal requirements;
• Scheduling and assigning duties for all kitchen and cleaning staff;
• Follow procedures for opening and closing the kitchen.
Food Preparation
• Oversee and organize the preparation, serving and cleaning;
• Design and plan menus for camp sessions, camp activities and day-use catering for user groups;
• Be flexible to special dietary requests that may occur last minute;
• Work with staff or user-groups for special theme meals;
• Help staff with food-related programs;
• Cater to all diets including vegetarian or religious-based restrictions.
Administration
• Hire, train and supervise kitchen and cleaning staff (cooks, dishwashers, cook’s helpers,
cleaners);
• Implement appropriate evaluation systems of kitchen operations, and facility cleaning;
• Supervise and implement camp recycling program;
• Be responsible for proper care, cleaning and storage of all kitchen equipment;
• Liaise with the camp management team to coordinate schedules and catering needs for usergroups;
• Represent KCC and foster excellent relationships with user groups.
Client Relations/Hosting
• Development and implementation of hosting practices to support non-programming groups;
• Establishing and training employees in the role of hosting, customer service and client care;
• Coordinate catering and non-programming bookings including room bookings and A.V. needs.
Marketing and Sales
• Play a key role in generating revenue through camp rentals and catering;
• Work collaboratively with the marketing team to develop marketing plans and generate sales;
• Work closely with the camp program manager in scheduling bookings, completing rental
agreements and collecting fees.
• Oversee hosting and hospitality for non-camp programmed events and services at Camp Kindle.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must provide a current Level II Criminal Records Check with includes vulnerable sector;
• Able to provide own transportation;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Minimum of ten years kitchen/cooking experience;
• Current valid driver’s license & acceptable driver’s abstract;
• Advanced food safety certificate.
• Preference will be given to non-smokers.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Mike MacKay
Director of Camps and community Programs
Kids Cancer Care Foundation
By email: mackay@kidscancercare.ab.ca
By fax: 403 216-9215
By mail: 609 14 Street NW, Suite 302
Calgary, AB T2N 2A1
POSITION START DATE
March 1, 2013. The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Interviews will begin February 11, 2013.
We thank all applicants; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information about Kids Cancer Care, please visit our website: kidscancercare.ab.ca.