Kitchen Helper - Summer Student

KITCHEN HELPER – SUMMER STUDENT
Canada Summer Jobs Temporary Contract, June 22, 2026, to August 21, 2026 (9 weeks)
30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
$17.81 per hour

At Community Support Connections, we wake up each morning energized about the difference we make in the lives of our clients; people who could be your parents, grandparents, friends, or neighbours. Working with hundreds of amazing volunteers, donors, and community partners, we provide a wide range of community supports for older adults and people with different abilities to help them live at home with independence and dignity – something we all deserve. We are truly caring and client-centered and are constantly innovating; looking for new and better ways to provide the best care and supports possible.

Passion and commitment permeate everything we do. Driven by our values, we treat our clients, volunteers, donors, and each other with dignity and respect. We are committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and welcoming candidates from different backgrounds and all life experiences. We believe the best way to serve our clients and volunteers is to create an environment and culture that empowers our staff to be as productive and happy as possible.

The Role: Working alongside the Kitchen Team, this summer student position supports our Meals on Wheels kitchen in preparing nutritious meals to vulnerable clients who are unable to cook for themselves. These meals help clients to maintain their independence, nutrition and strength.

If you’re seeking a hands-on, fast-paced kitchen experience and a meaningful summer opportunity that builds your skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Wash dishes
• Practice food safety by storing food according to food handling safety regulations
• Prepare food to be cooked by washing peeling and cutting as needed
• Prepare, portion and package desserts and salads
• Package frozen meals under the direction of the Chef/Kitchen Manager and/or Sous Chef
• Ensure the safe and proper use of kitchen equipment in food production
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen area is held to the highest standard at all times, especially during food production. This includes cleaning up food spills immediately and cleaning all surfaces, tools, equipment and appliances on a daily basis
• End of day clean up including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and sanitizing dish area and equipment
• Assist with preparation of various dishes and desserts and the assembly of meals

• This job is funded through Canada Summer Jobs 2026, and to be eligible applicants must:
  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and
  • be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant Ontario legislation and regulations, including having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment

• Successful candidate must be available to work for the entire 9-week contract
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Application Information
Please submit resume and cover letter highlighting the unique attributes you bring to the position by noon on June 1, 2026.

Individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing accommodations for qualified applicants in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted for an interview and require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so we can best support your needs.

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