Skills required
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit
Kitchen Prep Volunteers – Community Meals
The Alex Community Food Centre is looking for reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Prep Volunteers to support our community meals and food programs. Working alongside our staff and other volunteers, Kitchen Prep Volunteers will help prepare nutritious and welcoming meals for members of our community. Each shift will be supervised by a member of our Culinary Team, who will provide instructions, guidance, and support. Tasks may vary depending on the program or event. Responsibilities may include: Washing, peeling, chopping, and preparing ingredients Assisting with cooking and assembling meal components Portioning, packaging, and labelling prepared food Setting up food stations for community meals and special events Maintaining clean and organized work areas Washing dishes and completing general kitchen cleanup Following food-safety procedures and instructions from the Culinary Team Supporting other kitchen tasks as needed Preferred experience and skills: Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, catering environment, community kitchen, or food-service setting is preferred Comfortable using common kitchen equipment and safely completing basic food-preparation tasks Able to follow recipes and verbal instructions Works well as part of a busy and collaborative team Reliable, punctual, and comfortable taking initiative Understanding of food safety is considered an asset This opportunity is especially well suited to people who already have kitchen experience and would like to use their skills to support community meals and food programs.
Additional Details & Skills Required
All volunteers are required to attend an in-person orientation session before beginning their volunteer role. The orientation will introduce volunteers to The Alex Community Food Centre, review expectations and safety procedures, and help prepare them for their first shift.
Certification or Education Required
No formal certification or education is required. Previous cooking, restaurant, catering, or commercial kitchen experience is considered an asset, but it is not mandatory. Volunteers will receive guidance and supervision from a member of our Culinary Team.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
As a Kitchen Prep Volunteer, you will: * Gain practical experience in a community kitchen * Build food-preparation, kitchen-safety, and teamwork skills * Learn from experienced members of our Culinary Team * Gain experience preparing food for community meals and special events * Meet new people and become part of a welcoming team * Make a direct and meaningful contribution to your community * Build confidence in a supportive kitchen environment * Receive volunteer hours a
Skills required
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit