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Community Food Centre Assistant

@ Lilwat Nation

Mount Currie, British Columbia

$30k–$39k/yrPart-time
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Overview

Lilwat Nation is hiring a part-time Community Food Centre Assistant (25 hours per week) to support community meals, food skills and preservation programs, and daily Food Centre operations. The role involves food preparation, serving, kitchen cleaning, garden tasks and supporting participants. The posting states a salary range of $29,718 to $39,000 per year, evening and weekend availability, and a clear criminal record check.

Pay:

$29,718–$39,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with delivery of community meals and food programs
  • Prepare, serve and clean up food and kitchen areas
  • Support participants in cooking and gardening activities
  • Organize food deliveries, shelves and supplies
  • Follow food safety and health and safety guidelines

Requirements summary:

  • Food Safe certification or willingness to acquire
  • Food preservation experience is an asset
  • 1-2 years of commercial kitchen experience is an asset
  • Ability to stand long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Availability for evening and weekend shifts
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

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Employer posting date
2026-10-20
First seen by our source
2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week25
Scheduleevening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
Licences & certificationsFood Safe
Background checkscriminal record

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Job description

Title: Community Food Centre Assistant

Department: Community Development

Status: Regular Part Time (25 hours per week)

Pay grid: Salary Range 1 ($29,718.00 to $39,000.00 per year)

Reporting to: Community Food Centre Coordinator

Summary of Duties:

Under the direction of the Community Food Centre Coordinator, the Community Food Centre Assistant will aid in the delivery of food programming, supporting participants, and maintaining the daily operations of the Food Centre.

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

  • Assist in the delivery of community meals.
  • Assist in the delivery of food skills and food preservation programming.
  • Help the Food Centre with daily food programs and community meals.
  • Assist with basic food preparation such as washing, cutting, and organizing ingredients.
  • Help set up tables, cooking stations, and supplies before programs and clean up afterward.
  • Welcome community members and help create a friendly and respectful space.
  • Support participants during cooking and gardening activities when needed.
  • Help serve food during community meals.
  • Wash dishes and clean kitchen areas to keep the space tidy and safe.
  • Put away food deliveries and organize shelves and storage areas.
  • Let the Coordinator know when supplies are running low.
  • Help with basic garden tasks such as watering, planting, and general clean-up.
  • Follow safe food handling and health and safety guidelines.
  • Report any concerns or issues to the Supervisor/ Manager.
  • Perform other related duties as requested.

Experience and Attributes:

  • Valid Food Safe certification, or willingness to acquire.
  • Food preservation experience is an asset.
  • 1-2 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen environment is an asset.
  • Must be capable of working in a busy kitchen environment – standing for long periods, some heavy lifting involved (50 pounds).
  • Must be available to work some evening and weekend shifts.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Motivated self-starter and with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Strong social media skills an asset.
  • Must be able to supply a clear criminal record check to work with children & vulnerable adults.

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