CMHAKelowna & District is hiring a part time, term, Kitchen Assistant until February
24, 2028. This position offers 18 hours a week with a work schedule of Tuesday
- Thursday 7:30am – 2:00pm.
The Kitchen Assistant supports the Meals Matter Program by performing kitchen cleaning duties and assisting the cooks in food preparation for the CMHA Kelowna &District Supportive Housing Programs.
WHATDOES A KITCHEN ASSISTANT DO?- Wash dishes and kitchen equipment
- Ensurethe kitchen is clean, sanitized and organized, adhering to health and safety standards
- Helpwith food prep under the direct supervision of cooks
- Properly store ingredients as directed
- Performs other related duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE:
- Abilityto be regularly exposed to individuals who are struggling with and/or recovering from trauma, drug/alcohol use, homelessness, mental health challenges and/or mental illness
- Criminal Record Check clearance in the Vulnerable Sector is required
- Experience working in a kitchen setting considered an asset
- Food Safe Certification is considered an asset
- Communication skills to effectively interact with team members
- Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to meet kitchen needs
- Abilityto maintain consistent professional boundaries
- Familiarity with health and safety standards in food service considered an asset
At CMHA Kelowna& District, we are dedicated to Mental Health in our community. No matterhow old or how young, we provide support for families and individuals through programs that promote positive mental health and support recovery, while championing the elimination of barriers that can prevent people from thriving.
We are a dynamic, innovative and visionary organization. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of a mentally healthy Kelownaand are passionate about making a difference in our community by bringing their particular expertise to our organization. To learnmore, check out our website akelowna.org
- Acompetitive hourly wage of $21.48
- Vacation& Personal Health Days
- Wellness Spending Account
- RRSP
- Aworkplace culture that fosters learning, transparency, trust and teamwork
As an employer,CMHA Kelowna & District strives to create a workplace that respects andvalues all individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity,diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna& District that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race,ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physical self-expression.
These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna & District does every day.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.
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