Food Program Kitchen Assistant

1 month ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Family Services of Greater Vancouver Full time
About this Role

Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver, providing essential resources for children, families, and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community. We believe in the resiliency of Vancouver's youth who are at-risk, homeless, and street-involved. Our teams strive to create spaces and build connections with youth facing challenges of street life, substance use, mental health concerns, and disconnection from their communities.

Job Summary

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, serving a variety of unhoused youth struggling with substance use, including those who are neurodiverse and/or face emotional/social challenges.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for kitchen operations, including health and safety, nutritious menu planning, meal preparation, inventory upkeep, kitchen organization, and pursuing a zero-waste environment.
  • 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 employing non-violent crisis prevention and intervention strategies.
Requirements
  • Grade 12, plus one-year post-secondary education.
  • Food Safe certificate.
  • Current First Aid Certificate and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training 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.
What We Offer
  • Starting at three weeks' vacation for full-time staff, growing to more + (pro-rated for part-time).
  • Three paid household leave days a year (pro-rated for part-time).
  • Two paid Wellness Days a year.
  • Generous health/dental benefits after three months.
  • Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs.
  • Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year).
  • Municipal Pension plan enrollment for eligible employees.
How to Apply

If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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