Skills required
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit
Kitchen Service Volunteers – Community Meals
The Alex Community Food Centre is looking for reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Service Volunteers to support the plating and service of our community meals. This behind-the-scenes kitchen role works alongside staff and other volunteers, Kitchen Service Volunteers help plate and prepare meals for the Front of House team to serve to community members. Each shift will be supervised by a member of our Culinary Team, who will provide instructions, guidance, and support. Responsibilities may include: * Setting up plating and meal-service stations * Plating meals according to portioning and presentation instructions * Packaging meals when required * Organizing completed plates for the Front of House team * Replenishing food, dishes, and service supplies throughout dinner service * Communicating with the Culinary and Front of House teams to keep service running smoothly * Monitoring food quantities and notifying staff when items need to be replenished * Washing dishes and completing general kitchen cleanup * Maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary work areas * Following food-safety procedures and instructions from the Culinary Team * Supporting other kitchen service tasks as needed Preferred experience and skills: * Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment * Able to follow verbal instructions and food-safety procedures * Able to plate meals consistently and efficiently * Works well as part of a collaborative team * Reliable, punctual, and comfortable taking initiative * Previous experience in food service, restaurants, catering, commercial kitchens, or community meals is considered an asset but is not required * Understanding of food safety is considered an asset
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, food-service, 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?
* Gain practical experience with meal plating and kitchen service * Build teamwork, communication, organization, and food-safety skills * Learn from experienced members of our Culinary Team * Gain experience supporting community meals and special events * Become part of a welcoming and collaborative team * Build confidence in a supportive kitchen environment * Make a direct and meaningful contribution to your community * Receive a meal during your volunteer shift
Skills required
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit