MISSION STATEMENT

Lunch a la Kart social enterprise assists people with a mental health disability to become employed in a supportive structure. By delivering lunches to businesses in Vancouver’s Downtown and Eastside, mental health consumers will build skills and capacity, work within a flexible environment and earn a fair wage for the work they do.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial-minded and socially conscious person to oversea the direction and operations of Lunch a la Kart, and provide training and support to employees. This position is exciting, demanding and requires taking a fledgling business in its second year of operations towards continued growth.

This position is a full-time contract position. $2200- $2500/ month depending on experience. Start date: ASAP

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall:

To manage Lunch a la Kart, a social enterprise located in the Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Human Resources:

· To work directly with Lunch a la Kart employees and volunteers

· To train Lunch a la Kart employees and volunteers in systems and operations

· To build the skills and confidence of employees and volunteers

· To compile a working manual for employees outlining operations and policies

· To problem solve issues that arise on a daily basis

· To manage scheduling and contingency regarding missed workdays

Business Development:

· To market Lunch a la Kart to local businesses

· Establish and grow routes and catering deliveries in the Business district, and the Downtown Eastside for Lunch a la Kart sales

· To network in the community

· To oversee the maintenance of the website and development of other marketing materials

Administration:

· To manage the basic bookkeeping and accounts of Lunch a la Kart

· To report to the Lunch a la Kart Steering Committee and Employees the financial and activity/operational status of the project

· To support policy and procedures in day to day practice

· To work and liaise with Potluck Café staff

General:

· Attends and coordinates Steering Committee.

· Submits monthly activity reports, financial reports

· Submits timesheets, expense forms, etc. as required

· Models and reinforces work-related behaviour and interpersonal skills.

SUPPORTED BY

· Steering Committee

· CRB Business Development Coordinator

· Potluck Cafe Society Executive Director

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

· Education and/or experience in business management and marketing skills

· Familiarity/ experience working in the food service industry

· Demonstrable computer skills including Microsoft Office and accounting software

· Physically able to walk for extended periods pulling a 35 lb kart

· Experience working with mental health consumers and/or people with disabilities

· Familiarity and understanding of the issues of the mental health / poverty communities

· Organized and details oriented

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Calm in stressful situations

· Excellent conflict resolution skills

· Enthusiastic to work in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

· Demonstrable ability to work independently and as a team member

Please address your applications to ‘Lunch a la Kart’ Steering Committee

Mailing address: 175 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1P4

Email: kristina_fairholm-mader@cmhavb.bc.ca