Kitchen Service & Delivery Worker - Kelowna

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