Food Program Assistant

4 days ago


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

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is seeking a skilled Food Program Assistant to join our team at Directions Youth Services. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will play a vital role in providing nutritious meals and snacks to our youth clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate the kitchen, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for food preparation and service.
  • Support kitchen volunteers and manage food donations to ensure efficient use of resources.
  • Develop and implement nutritious menu plans, taking into account dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Build positive relationships with youth clients, providing a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records and report concerns to the Kitchen Supervisor.
  • Oversee the sorting and storing of food donations, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Deliver the Pantry Program, providing free groceries to our youth clients.
  • 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.
  • GS 6 step 1- $21.84/hour.
How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual with a passion for food security and youth support, please submit your application 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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