Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families (Purpose Society)

Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families (Purpose Society)

Position: Food Hamper Kitchen Support Worker

(temporary contract June 29, 2026 – October 2, 2026)

Location: 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster, B.C.

Salary: $18.25/hour

Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday

7:30 am – 2:00 pm or until work is finished

Who We Are

Purpose Society is a community-based multi-service organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive programs for children, youth, and families. We focus on enhancing well-being, strengthening family functioning, and promoting personal responsibility through a client-centered approach. Our services are provided in a safe, respectful environment that values diversity and community connection.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a mature individual who has experience in the organization and budgeting of a home kitchen preferably with experience with different age groups and people from different cultures. Someone who is also tolerant and accepting of street entrenched folks and/or people who are struggling with poverty, mental illness, and addiction.

As part of a team of volunteers and other food hamper workers, you will support the Purpose Society Food Hamper Program to provide supplemental groceries to food insecure individuals and families.

What You’ll Do

• Create perishable food hampers for delivery to clients according to client information and dietary restrictions.

• Create boxes of perishables for a variety of other distribution aspects of the program (e.g., health van, clinic, health contact centre, drop-in and Friday market).

• Receive and sort perishable food donations so as to maximize the use of these donations.

• Demonstrate a creative and flexible approach in the use and distribution of the perishables, across all the different aspects of the program, that is dependent on demand, availability and over/under abundance.

• Maintain organization, cleanliness and tidiness of all areas of the kitchen.

• Co-ordinate with workers in the non-perishable part of the program.

• Train volunteers

What We Are Looking For

• Be able to lift maximum 50lbs

• Experience in food preparation

• Proven organizational skills

• Knowledge of recycling processes and the disposal of food that apply in a kitchen

• Be able to work as a team player

• Communicate clearly and effectively

• Food Safe certificate is an asset

Why Work With Us

Join our mission-driven organization and help create positive change in people’s lives. By working with us, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that:

• Provides essential services to vulnerable populations
• Fosters personal growth and healthy decision-making
• Contributes to community well-being in the Lower Mainland

Your work will directly support our programs, which are made possible through sufficient government support. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic, values-driven team, the Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families is the place for you.

Required:

• 3 Professional references from supervisors and/or academic references

• Criminal record check

• Valid First Aid Certificate (OFA1 or equivalent)

• Mobile phone

How to Apply

Interested candidates should contact our HR Coordinator:

Email: hr@purposesociety.org