Community Kitchen Volunteer – Stirring up Generati...

Summary Are you passionate about cooking and helping others? We are looking for volunteers to help facilitate our Stirring up Generations Cooking series. Location Address 363 Colborne Street Brantford, Ontario N3S 3N2 When Opportunity Type Ongoing - Start Anytime Schedule Immediately About This Opportunity This opportunity will support a staff member with the facilitation of the “Stirring up Generations” intergenerational cooking series. Engaging with participants by making them feel welcome, supporting them with cooking, safe kitchen skills, following recipes, and more. This position may come with the opportunity to engage in other kitchen/cooking positions outside of the Stirring up Generations program. Responsibilities supporting staff with facilitating a cooking class set up the kitchen for participants; this may include laying out cutting boards, bowls, and utensils based on the recipe follow safe food handling practices help participants follow recipes clean work area and wash dishes at the end of the shift communicate with the program coordinator support participants in completing forms and end-of-class surveys other duties, as required Skills And Qualifications must be 18 years of age or older basic food preparation skills ability to read and follow a recipe ability to work independently and with others attend volunteer orientation and role-specific training completion of health screening requirements of the GRCHC safe Food Handling Certificate would be an asset Time Commitment 2 days per month 3-3.5-hour shift shifts range between 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 11:30 am-2:30 pm, and 4:30 pm- 7:30 pm this program runs twice monthly from June 5th, 2026, to December 1st, 2026 Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. Minimum 18 years old Causes Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness Tags #cooking facilitation

Support staff in facilitating an intergenerational cooking series by preparing the kitchen and guiding participants through recipes. Ensure safe food handling practices and assist with cleaning and administrative tasks like surveys.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with basic food preparation skills and the ability to follow recipes. A Safe Food Handling Certificate is considered an asset.

• Food preparationPreferred

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• Food Preparation
• Recipe Following
• Kitchen Safety
• Intergenerational Communication
• Food Handling
• Class Facilitation
• Cleaning and Sanitation

• Social Services
• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Internship