MetroWorks Bulletin - July 27, 2022
OPTIONS’s First Annual Open House
On Wednesday, July 13th The Options Program held its first annual open house. The open house commemorated the Options participants for all their hard work and served as a thank you to referring agents and employers for their support. The OPTIONS team held the event at MetroWorks, and plan to host similar events in the years to come..
The open house featured a congratulatory presentation followed by drinks, appetizers and dessert, all made in the OPTIONS Food Service Program kitchen by Chef Wayne. The event was a huge success and the team is already looking forward to next year!
Learn more about the OPTIONS Work Activity Program here.
Stone Hearth Bakery Catering Highlight
The Stone Hearth Catering kitchen has been booked up and busy, busy, busy. Red Seal Chef Rob McIsaac and his team of talented chefs have worked non-stop to ensure the utmost quality for the food provided at catered events.
One notable event we had recently was at the Deloitte Maritime Convention. Stone Hearth catered the Presidents Club Meal serving a colourful charcuterie board and an extensive seafood tower. Take a look at the video below to appreciate all of their hard work:
For more information on the Catering Kitchen and how you can place an order click here.
New Pastry Chef at Stone Hearth Bakery
We are excited to announce Stone Hearth Bakery has recently hired a new pastry chef! Her main job is to create new treats for The Ampersand Café!
We got a sneak peek at some of her creations and can’t wait to go down to the Ampersand Café to try them out. Be sure to try out her newest treats including gluten free peanut butter cookies, butter tart squares, “trash can” squares and cinnamon buns.
The treats will be rotating out so make sure to follow us on instagram and facebook @theampersandcafe or pay a visit to the café to see what she has baked up!
EDGE Program Highlights
Participants of the EDGE Program have been very busy recently! We’re prepping for future employment with their recent workshops and classes. Over the past two weeks, the group had a special workshop for creating LinkedIn profiles! This included writing their bios, posting their work experience and highlighting the skills they already have. The communications and marketing team also joined the group to help each participant get headshots.
Following the LinkedIn workshop, the group had an essential lesson STAR method for interviewing. STAR stands for specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing and many employers use this form of interviewing, or variations of it.
To top off their busy time so far, the participants also became first-aid certified! In the EDGE Program, Fridays are often dedicated to having fun experiences that participants might not get outside of the program. This week, the group went to the indoor arcade in Dartmouth, Playdium.
We are so proud of all the hard work they have been putting into the program and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.
Dollar Lake Canteen
Have you payed a visit to the Dollar Lake Canteen yet? As we enter late summer, the days to visit are becoming numbered. Make the trek out to Dollar Lake to enjoy a beautiful day by the beach and the amazing nature trails the park has to offer. Don’t forget to visit MetroWorks own Dollar Lake Canteen to enjoy a delicious lunch or snack provided by Stone Hearth. The canteen is open until Labour Day weekend.
Learn more about Dollar Lake Canteen here.
Now Hiring
Administrative Assistant
Are you a self-motivated and energetic office professional who enjoys working in a dynamic and non-profit environment? Do you consider yourself to be adaptable, reliable, and a problem solver with a pleasant personality? If you are someone that takes pride in your work and understands what it means to be the first point of contact for an organization, then we welcome hearing from you. We are looking for someone who can act in a supporting role to the manager and staff of the OPTIONS program.
Application details here.
Lead Baker
We are seeking someone who is skilled in baking artisan breads and who loves to teach others. This is a unique and highly valued position within our bakery. There is so much to teach and learn while measuring, shaping, proofing and baking our breads. Come share your passion for bread making and helping others build skills, in the positive and inclusive Stone Hearth Bakery.
Application details here.
Baker
The baker will prepare bread, rolls, muffins, pies, pastries, cakes and cookies for retail and wholesale bakeries and dining establishments.
Stone Hearth Bakery has an employment program component and the ideal candidate should be willing to work with persons of marginalized backgrounds or experiencing barriers to employment. You can learn more about the program here.
Application details here.
Barista/Customer Service
Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates. You should also be able to work various shifts. Ultimately, you’ll ensure an excellent drinking experience for our guests!
Application details here.
