We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the ChocoSol team as an Administrative and Hospitality Support Staff. This is a full-time contract position, with the intention to permanently hire upon successful completion of the contract.
ChocoSol is a Learning Community Social Enterprise that focuses on making the ‘food of the gods’ – commonly known as cacao – into fresh, whole food, stone ground chocolate on an artisanal scale.
Our artisanal chocolate is a symbol that embodies our values of socially just, ecological chocolate made, not only with a ‘cradle to cradle’ approach, but also charged with the use of bicycle-powered product deliveries and pedal-powered machines such as bicycle blenders at farmers’ markets and special events.
In addition to producing sustainable artisanal chocolate, ChocoSol also organizes and hosts chocolate and tortilla events all over the city. We offer educational workshops and catering, organize seminars and pedal-powered concerts and events, and work collaboratively with many food and environmental organizations to advance and support local food systems and development of products made in Ontario.
Responsibilities:
Answer the general Information email account professionally and in an organized and timely manner
respond to customer questions
re-direct to appropriate departments
compile a task list of action items
communicate clearly and effectively with executive staff
Housekeeping
office supplies: maintaining inventory and restocking as needed
organize linens for pickup and for events
Receiving and filling out forms for special events
general information handling
confirm offerings/menu items
request and send out certificates of insurance
Google Drive savvy
proficiency with Gmail
Google calendar events: entering, updating, and scheduling invitations
update organizational Google docs for team sharing
Bookkeeping basics
save invoices in a file for the accountant and print 1 copy
fill out cheques and postdate them for bill payment, to be signed
Filing and organizational skills
organize and label files
code and file things
search for information in a filing system and improve current filing system
Cleanliness and general cleaning
share in cleaning duties on a monthly basis (sweep, mop, bathroom cleaning)
Customer relations that are warm, helpful, and enthusiastic
knowledgeable about ChocoSol: products, processes, etc.
take the time to answer questions patiently and helpfully
Task list building and prioritizing skills
Sorting incoming mail
Qualifications:
Common sense
Effective organization skills
Strong administrative skills
Helpfulness
Strong communication skills
Bookkeeping
Enthusiasm for our social enterprise
Fluency in Spanish an asset
Food handling certification an asset
Cycling skills an asset
Work days/hours:
Full-time (5 days per week)
Compensation: $12/hour net pay after taxes (ChocoSol covers all deductions)
Start date: September 1, 2015
End date: December 31, 2015, with intention to permanently hire upon successful completion of contract and performance review.
How to apply:
Send cover letter and resume in PDF format to:
info@chocosoltraders.com
by Friday, August 14.
Thank-you for your interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.