Kitchen Support Volunteer - Anawim House

Time Commitment:

  • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • Commitment to a consistent schedule, ideally once per week

Position Overview

Kitchen Support Volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming, respectful, and nourishing environment at Anawim House. Working alongside staff and program participants, volunteers assist with the preparation and service of breakfast and lunch for community members, while helping maintain a clean and supportive kitchen space.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, is comfortable in a community‑based setting, and values relationship‑building through shared meals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support staff and program participants with preparing and serving breakfast and lunch

  • Assist with light food preparation (chopping, plating, basic cooking tasks as directed)

  • Help with dishwashing, cleaning, and general kitchen upkeep

  • Chat with and welcome guests, helping create a friendly and inclusive atmosphere

  • Follow food safety and kitchen hygiene practices

  • Work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences

Skills & Qualities

  • Friendly, patient, and respectful interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and program participants

  • Comfortable in a busy, community kitchen environment

  • Reliable and able to commit to a regular volunteer shift

  • Ability to follow direction and communicate clearly

Requirements

  • Kindness and willingness to help

  • Criminal Record Check 

  • Physically able to stand for periods of time and perform light kitchen duties

Why Volunteer at Anawim?

Volunteering in the kitchen is an opportunity to support dignity, community, and care through shared meals. Kitchen Support Volunteers are a vital part of daily life at Anawim House and help ensure everyone feels welcomed and nourished.

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