Part-Time Kitchen Assistant — 30hrs/Week, Food Handler

The Yonge Street Mission; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group RRSP matching

Annual leave

Health and dental care

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

The Yonge Street Mission (YSM) in Toronto is seeking a part-time Evergreen Kitchen Assistant to support meal service and volunteers for 30 hours per week on a 1-year contract. You will work with the Evergreen Kitchen Coordinator to nourish community members, including youth, families, and neighbors in need.

Anticipated Start Date: November 23, 2026 with an anticipated End Date: November 22, 2027. YSM offers a values-based workplace and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Good English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, and problem solving abilities.
• Able to follow instructions accurately.
• With self‑initiative and ability to work independently or with less supervision.
• Must be 18 years old or older and able to commit to 30 hours a week.
• Food Handler Certification is a requirement.
• Demonstrated personal commitment to YSM’s principles of faith, mission and values.

Responsibilities

• The primary role is to assist the Evergreen Kitchen Coordinator in all tasks involved, so that the cook can provide daily meals to our community members.
• Receiving and lifting of daily deliveries, cleaning dishes, organizing pantry, and serving meals.
• Cultivate excellent working relationships with community members, staff, food donors and suppliers- foster cooperation, effective communication and unity of purpose between food services programs and other Evergreen Services programs.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, user‑friendly efficient kitchen environment, which is used by multiple groups.

Skills

Good English communication

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Self-initiative

Independent or with limited oversight

Commitment to YSM values

Job description

The Yonge Street Mission (YSM) in Toronto is seeking a part-time Evergreen Kitchen Assistant to support meal service and volunteers for 30 hours per week on a 1-year contract. You will work with the Evergreen Kitchen Coordinator to nourish community members, including youth, families, and neighbors in need.

Anticipated Start Date: November 23, 2026 with an anticipated End Date: November 22, 2027. YSM offers a values-based workplace and a comprehensive benefits package.