Kitchen Assistant

**Job Title:** Kitchen Assistant Contract part-time position (25 hours per week) **Contract Start date**: December 1st, 2026; **Contract End date**: March 31, 2027, with possibility of extension **Reports to**: Manager, Homeless Supports **DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 23, 2026** **About ACSA Community Services:** Do you believe in a world where everyone has equal opportunities, where community support helps dreams come true? ACSA Community Services is your gateway to making this vision a reality. As a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years, ACSA has been dedicated to uplifting those in need. We offer vital programs like youth empowerment initiatives, emergency food and housing services, and newcomer supports to help individuals and families thrive. We are diligent in supporting our neighbours in Scarborough, North York and York Region. By getting involved, you're not just giving aid; you're becoming a part of our mission to build a brighter, more equitable future. **Who we are looking for:** This role supports the work of the meal program within a basic needs Drop-In serving homeless and underhoused individuals in Scarborough. The Kitchen Assistant will support the Drop-In Cook with a variety of tasks including managing food items for storage and preparation, unloading trucks, safe storing of food, and kitchen and site cleaning. Refer to ACSA Community Services for more information about ACSA’s work. **About the role:** · Support Drop-In Cook with daily food planning, preparation and clean-up · Experience supporting food preparation for large groups of people · Support unloading delivery trucks and storing food deliveries · Ability to follow instructions, and carry out tasks quickly and competently · Knowledge of safe food storage guidelines required · Support maintenance of kitchen facilities and equipment; adhere to proper sanitation and waste disposal procedures · Ability to engage respectfully with participants and follow organizational policies regarding confidentiality, inclusiveness and professionalism · Understanding and sensitivity to issues faced by people who are homeless · Ability to foster a safe, caring, and supportive community environment which values the diversity of people who access the centre · Participate in meetings as required · Other duties as assigned **About you:** · Must have valid Safe Food Handlers Certificate · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Good problem solving and organizational skills · Front-line experience in a community-based agency an asset · Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 50lbs · Ability to foster a positive and supportive kitchen environment · Sensitive to, and able to work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive work environment . Ability to work effectively as part of a team · Strong communication skills · Valid Police Records Check **Working Conditions:** This position involves considerable standing, walkin