In honour of Mother’s Day coming up on May 11th, we’re shining the spotlight on the “grandma” of RFRK! Meet Penelope Wolosz (also affectionately known as ‘Mimi’), who first joined Real Food For Real Kids in September, 2014.
What do you do at Real Food for Real Kids?
I am the Service Quality Assurance Coordinator. Prior to the COVID pandemic, I used to visit our child care centres, usually at lunch or snack times to observe how the staff and children served and enjoyed our food. Physical layout and interpersonal dynamics provided information as to any improvements we could make.
Now my interactions with centres are mostly by phone as I inquire about our delivery, service and how our menu is being received. The centres appreciate my calls as an opportunity to discuss any concerns and issues that may have been overlooked or that would improve our engagement.
My daughter-in-law, Lulu & son David created RFRK to provide healthy food to children in their child care settings and to educate and expose them to a wider selection of nutritional needs.
Why do you work for RFRK? Or what do you love about working for RFRK?
As we expand, the most important thing to me is for the company not to lose touch with the relationships and trust we have built with our clients and the community. We are family founded, and the amazingly dedicated staff that has grown around and with us is what would make it difficult for me to leave my role. Although that day will come, I know that the people who make RFRK so successful will continue to replicate themselves and commit to find a better way.
If you were a superhero, who would you be and why?
If I were a superhero I’d be the Invisible Woman so I could affect change without my physical presence being an influence.
Favourite RFRK meal and why?
Cocoa Beet Loaf! Delicious chocolate with beets, one perfect vehicle for providing nutrition with the Yum Factor!
What are some activities you enjoy outside of work?
My favorite activities when I’m not enjoying preparing and sharing meals with friends & family are being outdoors enjoying our beautiful nature..walking, bike riding, swimming, sky watching. Indoors I spend most of my time reading, watching films and listening to music…live music whenever possible!
Do you wish you could play an active part in feeding kids healthy, nutritious & delicious food?
Learn more about RFRK and our growing team today!