Relief Cook - Flexible Hours, Community Kitchen(100+ meals)

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals for up to 100 residents and program participants.

You will maintain food safety, check temperatures, rotate stock, receive and label food, and keep kitchen areas clean. You will also support volunteers, operate dishwashing equipment, and participate in team meetings and training to uphold program operations.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals in a professional kitchen or food service.
• Ability to cook for large groups and accommodate dietary needs.
• Commitment to dignity, inclusion, and respect for diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for up to 100 residents and program participants
• Maintain food safety by checking temperatures, rotating stock, and following dietary requirements
• Receive, label, store, and track food, cleaning, and supply inventory
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen equipment, dishes, and work surfaces
• Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with safety standards
• Clean floors, bins, carts, storage areas, and other kitchen-related spaces
• Operate dishwashing equipment or wash dishes manually as needed
• Support nightly snack preparation and distribution when required

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Food safety

Culinary basics

Education

Culinary training

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals for up to 100 residents and program participants.

You will maintain food safety, check temperatures, rotate stock, receive and label food, and keep kitchen areas clean. You will also support volunteers, operate dishwashing equipment, and participate in team meetings and training to uphold program operations.