Activities involved
Event Help
Skills required
- Good for groups
- Accessible by public transit
Serving/Front of House Volunteers – Community Meals
The Alex Community Food Centre is looking for friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Serving/Front of House Volunteers to support our community meals. Working alongside staff and other volunteers, Front of House Volunteers help create a warm, respectful, and welcoming dining experience for community members. This is a public-facing role that includes serving meals, supporting guests, and helping maintain the dining space. Each shift will be supervised by a staff member who will provide instructions, guidance, and support. Responsibilities may include: * Setting up tables, chairs, serving stations, and dining areas * Welcoming community members into the space * Serving meals and beverages * Carrying plated meals from the kitchen to community members * Checking in with guests and responding to reasonable requests * Replenishing beverages, cutlery, napkins, and other supplies * Communicating with the Kitchen Service team to support smooth meal service * Clearing and cleaning tables throughout the meal * Sorting dishes and bringing them to the dishwashing area * Cleaning and resetting the dining space after service * Following food-safety, hygiene, and service procedures * Supporting other Front of House tasks as needed Preferred experience and skills: * Friendly, welcoming, patient, and respectful * Comfortable interacting with people from diverse backgrounds * Able to provide warm and non-judgmental service * Comfortable working in a busy community environment * Able to follow verbal instructions and food-safety procedures * Works well as part of a collaborative team * Reliable, punctual, and comfortable taking initiative * Previous serving, restaurant, hospitality, customer-service, or community experience is considered an asset but is not required
Additional Details & Skills Required
This is a public-facing position. Volunteers should be comfortable interacting respectfully with community members and spending much of the shift standing or moving throughout the dining area. Accommodations are available, and we encourage volunteers to let us know what support would help them participate successfully. All volunteers are required to attend an in-person orientation session before beginning their volunteer role. The orientation will introduce volunteers to The Alex CFC!
Certification or Education Required
No formal certification or education is required. Previous serving, restaurant, hospitality, customer-service, or community experience is considered an asset, but it is not mandatory. Volunteers will receive guidance and supervision from a staff member.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
* Gain practical experience in meal service and hospitality * Build communication, teamwork, organization, and customer-service skills * Develop experience working with diverse community members * Learn from experienced staff in a supportive environment * Meet new people and become part of a welcoming team * Make a direct and meaningful contribution to your community * Receive a meal during your volunteer shift * Receive volunteer hours and a reference upon request, where appropriate
Activities involved
Event Help
Skills required
- Good for groups
- Accessible by public transit