Food Program Kitchen Assistant (Part-time)

Family Services of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A notable non-profit organization in Vancouver is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support the Directions Food Program. The role involves preparing meals for at-risk youth, fostering an inclusive environment, and maintaining kitchen operations. This position offers flexible working hours, educational benefits, and a culture that emphasizes teamwork and inclusion.

Benefits

Three weeks vacation for full-time staff

Paid household leave days

Paid wellness days

Paid education leave

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in a commercial or community kitchen.
• Experience working with youth, preferably those facing substance use or mental health challenges.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Support meal preparation and kitchen operations while maintaining hygiene and safety.
• Serve youth and help build positive relationships.
• Assist in the sorting and storage of food donations.

Skills

Meal preparation

Relationship building

Kitchen organization

Education

Grade 12 plus one-year post-secondary education

Food Safe certificate

Current First Aid Certificate

Job description

About Our Opportunity :

Working within the mission vision values and person-centered philosophy of the Agency the Directions Food Program Kitchen Assistant supports the delivery of effective and accessible pantry and kitchen programs for Centre youth. This position will consist of working collaboratively with the Food Program Supervisor kitchen staff and volunteers and serving a variety of unhoused youth struggling with substance use including those who are neurodiverse and / or face emotional / social challenges. The focus of this position is to increase participant capacity to prepare healthy low-cost meals while reducing isolation levels and increasing social and community connections. The position actively supports the Agencys awareness and goals around diversity inclusion justice and equity.

This position reports directly to the Food Program Supervisor.

We Value You- Benefits :

• Three weeks vacation for full-time staff
• entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff
• Five paid days for education leave / year
• One paid Moving Day / year
• Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
• A work culture that values transparency teamwork learning fairness and integrity
• pro-rated for part-time staff)

Health and Wellness Resources :

• Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
• Option of psychological / counselling services (up to $1500 / year)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long-Term Disability Plan
• Insurance Travel insurance

Work Hours : 32 hours per week - Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2pm-10pm. (Part-Time)

Salary : GS 7 Step 1 - $25.07 / hour

Posting End Date : Posting will remain open until filled

What you bring :

Education Training Experience

• Grade 12 plus one-year post-secondary education
• Food Safe certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training are an asset
• Two years of related experience in a commercial or community kitchen.
• One year experience working with youth preferably in support of youth who use substances face mental health challenges and / or are unhoused.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Current First Aid Certificate and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset
• Responsible for kitchen operations including health and safety nutritious menu planning meal preparation inventory upkeep kitchen organization pursuing a zero-waste environment keeping the kitchen clean hygienic and tidy at all times.
• Building positive relationships with youth who access the drop-in centre.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records of volunteers and reporting concerns to the Food Program Supervisor.
• Overseeing the sorting and storing of food donations and supporting kitchen volunteers to do the same.
• Taking a leadership role in the management of emergency and crisis situations by personally employing non-violent crisis prevention and intervention strategies initiating first aid calling emergency services and / or delegating these tasks
• Maintaining appropriate notes statistics logs and reporting critical incidents that occur while on shift.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs of weight

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
• Class 5 Drivers License an asset

How to apply :

If this describes you please submit your application to us through our website candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.

We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity inclusion and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment hiring promotion compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race colour ancestry place of origin political beliefs religion marital status family status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or non-applicable criminal condition.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #29-25 in the email subject line) to .

We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples including the Xmkym (Musqueam) Skwxw7mesh xwumixw (Squamish) Sellwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Qayqayt Katzie Kwantlen Kwekwetlem Semiahmoo Matsqui and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch qu.

Click to read our commitment to reconciliation justice and equity.

JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!

About Us

When you work with us you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.

Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children families and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community. We believe in the resiliency of Vancouvers youth who are at-risk homeless and street-involved. We assist youth under the age of 25 to get counselling for trauma mental health or substance issues. Our teams strive to create spaces and build connections with youth who are facing challenges of street life substance use mental health concerns and disconnection from their communities. Directions inclusive programs of shelter and drop-in safe houses and other unique programs are committed to being a community leader in harm reduction work and fostering low-barrier spaces where all youth are welcome.

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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