Kitchen Assistant

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada WISH Drop-In Centre Society Full time

Reporting to the Kitchen and Volunteer Manager, you are responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and organized operation of the kitchen. This position will assist in processing donations, preparing ingredients, and helping train volunteers in the kitchen. The kitchen assistant will work closely with the cooks to create nutritious meals for participants. They are also responsible for ensuring the kitchen area is clean, organized, and properly closed at the end of each shift, adhering to all safety and hygiene standards.

WISH maintains a strong focus on community and operates as a team where staff, volunteers, and participants work together to create a safe haven for our specific population. Food is a right, not a privilege, which WISH upholds by maintaining a strong kitchen environment that acts as a foundation for the Drop-In Centre.

**ABOUT WISH**

 

 

 
- Take responsibility for meal preparation and delivery while providing guidance to other staff, alongside the Cook.
- Work with the Kitchen Supervisor to carry out menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of meals within the allotted budget.
- Plan and/or prepares meals and snacks in advance for the following day while adhering to Food Safe standards and requirements.
- Manage incoming food donations and work with staff and volunteers to ensure equal access to resources within the Drop-In Centre.
- Train and oversee volunteers in the kitchen.
- Ensure the kitchen is ready to serve dinner when the Drop-In Centre opens.
- Maintain the rules and policies of the Drop-In Centre and adhere to the guiding principles of WISH.
- Work closely with community volunteers and partners that come into the Drop-In Centre, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Participate in the performance of the necessary domestic duties (i.e. dishes, laundry, cleaning, sweeping and mopping) pertaining to the Kitchen.
- Perform basic first aid duties as required.
- Maintain constructive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants in all WISH programs.
- Maintain excellent communication with the Kitchen Supervisor and Drop-In Leadership while providing guidance and support to staff ensuring smooth/continual operations of the kitchen.
- Attend regular monthly staff meetings and kitchen meetings (arranged as needed).
- Alignment with the WISH mission, vision, and core values.
- Experience cooking in large quantities in a limited amount of time, in monthly menu planning and adherence to standard kitchen procedures.
- Experience managing a kitchen, including supervising staff and volunteers.
- Experience in working as a team member with some supervisory responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate and direct staff, volunteers and participants and provide guidance for food preparation.
- Physically able to lift heavy pots, foodstuffs, and large donations, as well as ability to stand for entire shift.
- Food Safe Level 1 or 2 Certificate and Occupational First Aid Level 1 is an asset.
- Flexibility required for schedule and hours.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, budget management, and program management abilities.
- A strong feminist analysis of violence against women and gender-diverse folks with an understanding of power and its intersection with gender, race, culture, class, ability, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and age.
- Knowledge of the Downtown Eastside supports and services, proven ability to navigate the social welfare, public health, and justice systems, particularly in the areas of poverty reduction, housing, emergency medical care, detox and addictions services, and counseling.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining inclusive and collaborative relationships with the rest of the WISH team.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong computer literacy in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.) and internal communications tools such as Slack are essential.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (de-briefing, active listening, conflict resolution, de-escalation, problem solving, supportive) is essential.
- Excellent understanding and experience in creating and maintaining boundaries and supporting staff in doing the same.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $27.61 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-18

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