| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3572 |
| Organization | Victoria Cool Aid Society |
| Position | Community Kitchen - Downtown Community Centre |
| Location | 755 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement |
Cool Aid's vision is a community where no one is forced to sleep on the street or go hungry and everyone has the dignity that comes with home, health and connection. Guiding Principles: Meet clients where they are at. Commit to anti-racism, decolonization and cultural humility. Approach each client with empathy. Practice integrity and mutual respect in all our relationships. Advocate for those we serve. |
| Description |
The purpose of Community Kitchen is to provide a variety of frozen and ready to eat foods for the community. The role of the Cook Volunteer is to plan, make, and portion 20-40 servings The volunteer role may include any or all of the following: -Plan and design a recipe using as much of the available Mustard Seed donations as possible using link to list provided -Identify additional ingredients needed. Maximum budget is $80 -Send recipe to DCC Program Facilitator for approval -Acquire additional needed ingredients by either: -Communicating list to DCC Program Facilitators by 12:00pm Friday the week before your scheduled shift or -Picking up the ingredients yourself and brining a receipt to the DCC Program Facilitators for reimbursement -Independently prepare 20-40 portions during your scheduled shift at 755 Pandora Avenue Examples: -One pot meals: Chili, soup, casseroles -Sandwiches/wraps -Granola -Muffins -Dumplings -Lentil Dhal and Rice |
| COVID-19 Vaccination Required | Yes |
| Training Details | Online orientation and general training followed by in-person position specific training and support from staff. |
| Working Conditions | Working in a drop-in centre kitchen. |
| Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail |
Commit to one shift a week from Monday-Friday preferably from 10-1 pm or 12-3 pm. *The DCC is open 9-3:15 Monday-Friday. The Community Kitchen Cook role is very flexible and if another time would work better for you to volunteer please let us know.* |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Accessible work space |
| Area(s) of Interest | Food/Hospitality, Food Security |
| Skill(s) | Supervision, Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Facilitation and Training, Plan & Co-ordinate, Empathy |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/ |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Alicia Jones |
| Phone | 778-405-2542 |
| Address | 465 Swift St Victoria, V8W 1S2 |
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