Job Description

Canada, Ontario, Kitchener

Applications due: 10 Jun, 2025

Job Synopsis

This salaried part-time position (22.5 hours per week) is responsible for the successful leadership of the Raw Carrot Soup Enterprise extension site supervised by the Walking with People in Poverty Program Coordinator and is under the strategic direction of the franchise organization, the Raw Carrot HUB.



The Raw Carrot Extension Site Manager will be individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals living with disability through running an innovative programmatic social franchise.



The job involves meeting the social goals of a small team staff with disabilities and ensuring that the business is financially viable through the sales of soup or other products. This role also supervises a part-time program assistant.



Managing a commercial/institutional kitchen that produces consistent, high quality, soup together with staff living with disabilities and volunteers.



The Raw Carrot Extension Site Manager oversees the Raw Carrot kitchen and corresponding business activities from the church where The Raw Carrot is cooking. Various aspects of sales, marketing, speaking and awareness raising are also required, which take place in outside locations (vendor/craft shows, soup sampling, events, etc.)



This position will require some evening and weekend work, to accommodate activities such as meetings, representing the organization at public events, soup sampling and soup sales. This role has indirect accountability to the Raw Carrot Hub.



MCC is a charitable organization that partners with churches and community organizations worldwide to walk with people who are disadvantaged. MCC supports activities that provide emergency assistance, reduce poverty, and promote healthy communities, sustainable living and alternatives to violence. As an internationally recognized NGO, MCC currently serves in 57 countries with 716 partners, 1133 staff and 40,000 volunteers.

Job Details

Salaried Employee -Part Time at .6 FTE

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.



Required
3 - 5 or more years of progressive supervisory/leadership experience and/or a combination of applicable experience and education Undergraduate degree in social work or equivalent human services education Commercial/institutional kitchen experience with direct experience supervising the processing of larger batches/quantities of products, and meeting health and safety and public health standards Experienced in project management, supply management, and distribution Experience, passion/understanding of the current challenges facing vulnerable, marginalized populations Safe food handling certificate (or completed immediately after hiring) Well developed computer skills with a full range of Microsoft applications and software Ability to work in a flexible work environment with competing demands and priorities Organizational skills to coordinate day to day operations Effective communication and relationship skills with a staff and customer focus Ability to supervise and plan work for others supporting a team environment, including flexibility and adaptability Valid 'G' Ontario driver's license Police vulnerable sector check (required upon hire) Legally able to work in Canada



Preferred
Undergraduate Degree Knowledge of the social enterprise sector

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

Oversee the Raw Carrot Soup Enterprise extension (franchise) site Develop a yearly marketing and sales plan to guide sales pathways (with the HUB) Act as a liaison between the Raw Carrot HUB, MCCO and the kitchen host site (Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church) on all aspects of the social enterprise activities Act as a spokesperson for the Raw Carrot extension / franchise site Conduct official correspondence on behalf of The Raw Carrot and MCCO as appropriate Represent the Raw Carrot and MCCO at community activities to enhance community profile

Business Development

Ensure that the operations of the Raw Carrot site are in line with the Raw Carrot social franchise model (prepare, cook, package and sell soup or other products) Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the organization (production & sales) Oversee the creation, implementation and execution of sales opportunities Maintain workers health and safety accountability Maintain quality control accountability and public health standards

Kitchen Operations

Support and direct staff and volunteers in the preparation of ingredients, cooking, proper cooling and packaging of all products produced Develop weekly cook and packaging list and source all necessary ingredients Monitor and maintain the employees' work schedule and submission of worked hours Manage the production of high quality, gourmet soup Equip the local kitchen with all necessary kitchen equipment Ensure cleanliness and safety of the kitchen

Human Resources Planning and Management

Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations Recruit, interview, select staff (with support from HUB and MCCO) Ensure that all staff receive an orientation to their work environment and that appropriate ongoing training is provided Implement the performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review Coach and mentor staff and volunteers to improve skills Maintain privacy and confidentiality Manage scheduling, hours of work and timesheets

Financial Planning and Management

Work with The Raw Carrot HUB to prepare yearly budgets and sales targets Receive orders, request invoices, and make bank deposits Support the MCCO finance department in any financial accounting when requested Administer funds according to the approved budget and monitor monthly cash flow Provide comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the business

Community Relations/Advocacy/Marketing

Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the mission of the Raw Carrot Participate in marketing, public relations and communications (marketing / website / facebook / instagram / press relations)

Fundraising & Events

Participate in fundraising activities and event coordination, as appropriate Coordinate in-kind donations, corporate sponsorship, or investment Team building: Onsite with volunteers & Off site with all other managing directors and kitchen coordinators Donor correspondence

Other

Ensure employees adhere to company policies and legal regulations Ensure staff on your team comply with the risk management policy and procedures and foster a culture where risks are identified and mitigated. Ensure the support and direction necessary for the effective implementation of MCCO's health and safety program are provided and, health and safety policies, procedures and regulations are enforced. Perform other job related duties as assigned Participate in MCCO orientations, provincial meetings, Peace Conference and Staff Development Day Participate in a local faith community, being willing to use personal gifts within this community and model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful interaction with others Maintain a high level of integrity, reflecting Christian respect and Christ's unconditional love to those with whom you work, including colleagues, partner agencies, the homeless and marginalized Answer inquiries about MCC from constituency and general public; communicate MCC's values, articulating the importance of MCC's criteria for workers, all of whom serve as representatives of the Mennonite and Be in Christ churches which support MCC Model nonviolent peacemaking through respectful daily interactions with staff and the public

Start Date

21 Jul, 2025

Salary Details

Base salary: $38,278. This role starts on day 1 with a company paid benefit package

Benefits

Group benefits package is employer paid: supplemental medical/dental/vision, life insurance, AD&D, global medical assistance, EAP, and RRSP contributions matched - starts on day one.



LTD premiums are the responsibility of all permanent, salaried positions. These are the responsibility of the team member and are paid through salary deduction.

Location Description

This role will supervise the Raw Carrot Soup Site located at Stirling Mennonite Church, Kitchener Ontario