Job Category : Community Impact and Programs

Requisition Number : COOKH002136

Posted : September 22, 2026

Full-Time

Rate : $22.55 CAD per hour

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Description
Employment Type: Casual
Schedule: Called as needed, No Set schedule
Reporting to: Food Services Supervisor
City: Kamloops
Wage: $22.55 hourly
Number of Positions to Fill: 2
RFR #: 2280

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fulfill the mission of The Mustard Seed’s ministry and maintain a high level of professionalism, respect and gratitude with all staff, donors, volunteers, community participants and visitors

Prepare and serve daily meals per scheduled shift

Participate in monthly menu planning while maintaining flexibility to incorporate donations as possible in order to ensure wise stewardship of budget

Manage the preparation, delivery, portioning, service, and storage of meals at designated locations

Work with Volunteer Services to build a rewarding and meaningful volunteer experience for those helping in the kitchen, including staff and volunteers

Understand and communicate the root causes of poverty and poverty alleviation to those helping in the kitchen

Safely transport food from our housing location to the shelter

Ensure that volunteers treat all guests with dignity and care consistent with the values of The Mustard Seed when in the kitchen

In accordance with British Columbia Health Standards, comply with all legislation, bylaws and standards (health, fire, safety) to ensure food safe practices are followed when receiving food (both donations and orders), storing food, and handling (preparing and serving) food

Train and mentor those helping in the kitchen - staff, volunteers, and community participants - on cooking skills, interpersonal skills, and food handling and safety

OTHER DUTIES:

Maintain a neat and qualified appearance, while carrying out and maintaining excellent standards of client care

Contribute to and promote a community climate of respect,



safety and mutual support among clients and staff

Maintain food areas’ cleanliness and kitchen safety to building code standards

Maintain specific records for KPI’s including meal plans and any changes, quantities, daily notes

Participate in and contribute to team meetings, training, and any other event scheduled by supervisor

Facilitate volunteers with food handling and safety

Foster meaningful and cooperative relationships with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, donors and community participants

Participate in all staff training (e.g. First Aid, SafeTALK, Nonviolence) and attend monthly general meetings and support meetings with supervisor

Other duties may be assigned when required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Experience working in food services, food preparation and meal planning skills

Valid First Aid Certification

Valid Food Safety Certification

Understanding of poverty issues within the inner city and willingness to continue to learn about issues, particularly those pertaining to food

Flexible spirit able to adapt to changing situations and solve problems creatively

Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards clients with addictions, mental

Illness, physical disabilities, behavioral issues, and/or medical issues

Cultural sensitivity and respect for client individuality and self-determination

Strong interpersonal skills: able to work with a variety of groups and personality types

Ability to work independently and be a self-starter

Strong organizational and communication skills

Strong leadership skills: able to support and train staff and volunteers





Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work week is typically 40 hours a week, some evenings and weekends may be required

Fast-paced indoor working environment

Moderate mental effort including: ability to solve problems pertaining to the Meal Program under time pressure, creative use of food donations, engaging volunteers and community participants.

Moderate physical effort including: regular heavy lifting (50lbs); being on your feet for extended periods of time

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and conditions

Employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times, which could result in them uttering threats, discriminatory statements, and other insults at your person. This may in a raised voice, or in seeing unpredictable behavior up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressive

Training on how to respond is provided, but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to be in agreement and sign our statement of faith

Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

Employment Security Check is required

A valid driver’s license, driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle required (if driving own or company vehicle is a requirement)

NOTE

Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

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📌 Cook - Casual (British Columbia)
🏢 The Mustard Seed Society
📍 British Columbia