About the Role
Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) is a multi-service community organization supporting individuals and families through shelter, housing, food security, and community-based programs across Toronto. Our work is rooted in dignity, respect, and a commitment to meeting people where they are. We strive to create a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to contribute meaningfully to their communities. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interest in community-based work, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals for up to 100 residents and program participants
- Maintain food safety by checking food temperatures, rotating stock, and following dietary requirements
- Receive, label, store, and track food, cleaning, and supply inventory
- Ensure cleanliness of kitchen equipment, dishes, and work surfaces following health and safety guidelines
- Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with safety standards
- Clean floors, bins, carts, storage areas, and other kitchen-related spaces
- Operate dishwashing equipment or wash dishes manually as needed
- Support nightly snack preparation and distribution when required
- Collaborate with team members, volunteers, and placement students in kitchen operations
- Attend team meetings and training sessions
- Report maintenance issues or safety concerns to supervisors
- Participate in agency initiatives and promote cross-program collaboration
- Other duties as assigned to support program operations
Requirements
- Experience preparing meals in a professional kitchen or food service environment
- Comfortable cooking for large groups (up to 100), including special dietary needs
- Experience working with vulnerable community members and/or donated food is an asset
- Knowledge of WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and relevant food safety regulations
- Able to lift and move supplies or equipment safely
- Commitment to dignity, inclusion, and respect when serving diverse populations
- Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to work with volunteers and colleagues collaboratively
- Willingness to work flexible hours as required
Skills
- Food Handler’s Certificate
- WHMIS
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Food safety regulations
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
- Culinary training or equivalent experience in food preparation and kitchen operations
- Teamwork
- Communication
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Food Handler’s Certificate (Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care approved)
- Culinary training or equivalent experience
About the Company
- Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) is a multi-service community organization supporting individuals and families through shelter, housing, food security, and community-based programs across Toronto.
- Our work is rooted in dignity, respect, and a commitment to meeting people where they are.
- We strive to create a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Equal Opportunity
- CONC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
- We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including those from equity-deserving groups.
- Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
