Food Program Assistant

4 weeks ago


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

Directions Youth Services, a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver, is seeking a skilled Food Program Assistant to join our team. As a Food Program Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of our kitchen, ensuring the health and safety of our youth, and providing nutritious meals to those in need.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to youth in our drop-in centre
  • Manage food donations and oversee the sorting and storing of food items
  • Support kitchen volunteers and maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
  • Deliver the Pantry Program, providing free groceries to youth in need
  • Take a leadership role in managing emergency and crisis situations, 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
  • Flexible scheduling
  • A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity
  • Pension plan enrollment for eligible employees
  • Competitive hourly rate
How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting youth in need, please submit your application to us through our website. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations.



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