Kitchen Service & Delivery Worker - Kelowna

Job summary

The Kitchen Service & Delivery Worker is responsible for preparing, packaging, and serving meals while maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards. Additionally, the role involves transporting food between locations and managing inventory levels to ensure smooth operations.

Job details

Position Overview At JHSOK, we know that something as simple as a warm meal can make a meaningful difference in someone’s day. As a Kitchen Service & Delivery Worker, you play an essential role in ensuring clients at Cornerstone Shelter receive safe, nutritious, and well-presented meals while also keeping food service operations running smoothly behind the scenes. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll split your time between kitchen service, inventory coordination, and transporting food and supplies between locations. You’ll be part of a team that values reliability, teamwork, and respect, all while contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for the people we serve. If you enjoy staying active, take pride in keeping things organized, and want your work to have a direct, positive impact, this is a great opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Major Responsibilities Kitchen Service Prepare, portion, package, and serve meals in accordance with food safety standards Ensure proper food storage, temperature control, and safe handling practices Maintain clean, sanitized kitchen and dining areas throughout each shift Provide respectful, customer-focused service to clients Delivery & Transportation Safely transport food and supplies between program locations Load and unload delivery items and ensure timely distribution Conduct routine vehicle checks and maintain accurate mileage and fuel records Inventory Management Monitor and maintain food service supply levels (e.g., food items, packaging, condiments) Complete regular inventory checks and update tracking systems Identify and address inventory shortages or discrepancies Health, Safety, and Operations Follow all Food Safe, WHMIS, and organizational health and safety procedures Ensure safe operation of kitchen equipment and report maintenance concerns Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment What We Offer A supportive, caring, work environment with a focus on investing in our staff Professional development opportunities Extended health and dental benefits RRSP matching 3 weeks vacation Additional personal time off with pay Acknowledgement The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted candidates and those eligible to work in Canada will be contacted. Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent Previous experience in food service, delivery, or inventory support is an asset Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) food safety, food handling, and portion control practices Strong organization and time management skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory systems Strong communication and interpersonal skills Conditions of Employment Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and clean driver’s abstract Valid Food Safe and WHMIS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start) Successful Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50lbs Completion of required sector training within designated timelines

What you’ll do

The Kitchen Service & Delivery Worker is responsible for preparing, packaging, and serving meals while maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards. Additionally, the role involves transporting food between locations and managing inventory levels to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a clean abstract. Applicants are also required to hold or obtain Food Safe and WHMIS certifications and successfully pass a Criminal Record Check.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits • RRSP matching • 3 weeks vacation • Personal time off with pay • Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food safety
• Food handling
• Portion control
• Inventory management
• Time management
• Organization
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service
• Vehicle operation
• WHMIS
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Time Off Management
• Willingness To Learn
• Safety Procedures
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Food Services
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Management System
• Operations
• Time Management
• Loading And Unloading
• Coordinating
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Social Services
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Customer Service & Support
• Delivery Worker
• Kitchen Staff
• Kitchen Helpers
• Food Preparation Workers