Part Time Temporary Kitchen Assistant

Canadian-Mental-Health-Association; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Personal Health Days

Wellness Spending Account

RRSP

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

CMHA Kelowna & District is hiring a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support the Meals Matter Program. The role involves kitchen cleaning, basic food prep, and assisting cooks under supervision as part of supportive housing programs.

The position runs 18 hours per week with a Tue–Thu 7:30am–2:00pm schedule; the wage is $21.48 per hour, with vacation days and wellness benefits noted.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interact with individuals facing trauma, mental health challenges, or homelessness.
• Criminal Record Check clearance in the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• Kitchen experience is an asset.
• Food Safe Certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Keep the kitchen clean, sanitized and organized per health and safety standards.
• Assist cooks with food preparation under supervision.
• Properly store ingredients as directed.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility in scheduling

Professional boundaries

Health and safety standards

Teamwork

Education

Food Safe Certification

Tools

Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)

Job description

CMHA Kelowna & District is hiring a part time, term, Kitchen Assistant until February 24, 2028. This position offers 18 hours a week with a work schedule of Tuesday - Thursday 7:30am – 2:00pm.

WHO IS A KITCHEN ASSISTANT?

The Kitchen Assistant supports the Meals Matter Program by performing kitchen cleaning duties and assisting the cooks in food preparation for the CMHA Kelowna & District Supportive Housing Programs.

WHAT DOES A KITCHEN ASSISTANT DO?

• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment
• Ensure the kitchen is clean, sanitized and organized, adhering to health and safety standards
• Help with food prep under the direct supervision of cooks
• Properly store ingredients as directed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

YOUR STRENGTHS & EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to be regularly exposed to individuals who are struggling with and/or recovering from trauma, drug/alcohol use, homelessness, mental health challenges and/or mental illness
• Criminal Record Check clearance in the Vulnerable Sector is required
• Experience working in a kitchen setting considered an asset
• Food Safe Certification is considered an asset
• Communication skills to effectively interact with team members
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to meet kitchen needs
• Ability to maintain consistent professional boundaries
• Familiarity with health and safety standards in food service considered an asset

WHO IS CMHA KELOWNA & DISTRICT?

At CMHA Kelowna & District, we are dedicated to Mental Health in our community. No matter how old or how young, we provide support for families and individuals through programs that promote positive mental health and support recovery, while championing the elimination of barriers that can prevent people from thriving. We are a dynamic, innovative and visionary organization. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of a mentally healthy Kelowna and are passionate about making a difference in our community by bringing their particular expertise to our organization. To learn more, check out our website at www.cmhakelowna.org

CMHA KELOWNA & DISTRICT OFFERS YOU:

• A competitive hourly wage of $21.48
• Vacation & Personal Health Days
• Wellness Spending Account
• RRSP
• A workplace culture that fosters learning, transparency, trust and teamwork

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna & District strives to create a workplace that respects and values all individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna & District that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race, ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physical self-expression. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna & District does every day.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.