Who we are:

iHuman Youth Society (“iHuman”) is a non-profit organization operating since 1997 whose mission is to serve marginalized youth; promoting their inclusion in the community through crisis intervention, arts, mentorship, and life skills development programming. 

iHuman embraces everyone. From cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work to deploying diverse initiatives that support our youth, we’re doing what it takes to build a more equitable workplace and world. Our name comes from an Inuit term identifying the symbiotic relationship of the individual within the collective community; ‘one for all and all for one’.

What we can offer you:

Working at iHuman, you will work in a creative work environment to impact vulnerable and marginalized youth positively. We work within the values listed on our website: https://ihuman.org/careers.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Kitchen Coordinator, the Kitchen Helper is responsible for preparing hot and nutritious meals for our community youth. This position requires Food Safety certification and the ability to meet the ever-changing requirements of the youth served.

We are recruiting up to 2 temporary part time positions for up to 4 months and with typical hours of work on Monday-Thursday from 4-8 pm, Friday from 1-5 pm, and weekends from 10:30 am-2:30 pm.

What you would do:

• Prepare a hot meal or sandwiches daily in accordance to AHS  guidelines and standards

• Portion cooked food in 750 ml containers, ensuring portion sizes range between 8 to 8.5 ounces

• Label containers with expiry date, which should be within 72 hours of food preparation

• Rotate use of all food items, packaged, canned or fresh according to expiry dates

• Prepare hot and cold beverages 

• Provide logistical and event support as needed for food programming or event activities

• Maintain consistent, effective, and clear communication with the Kitchen Coordinator, document noteworthy incidents if required

• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and its environment, counter tops, utensils, tools and floors etc. and sanitize as required

• Consult with iSucceed Youth Navigators, and other programs when necessary regarding food needs

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current Food Safety Certification 

• Minimum 2 years ‘ experience preparing large quantities of hot meals 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Education related to food preparation is an asset

• Experience working with high-risk youth is an asset

• A clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

We appreciate your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.