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Better Living and Community Services

Program Assistant, Food Services

Toronto, ON, M3C 2C3, Canada

Salary: $21.0361- $22.08791 per hour · Contract

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Pay: Salary: $21.0361- $22.08791 per hour
Job type: Contract
Experience: Minimum of 1 years related work experience in Home and Community Care office setting and/or comparable experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

Better Living Health and Community Services an opening for a three-month contract position as a Program Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Supervisor, Food Services in operational and administrative functions of the Client service delivery activities. The incumbent will develop proficiency and work across the food programs in the Meals on Wheels office, kitchen, and meal heating and preparation for Meals on Wheels and Adult Day Program (ADP), and the Better Bistro.

This position reports to the Supervisor, Food Services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in a social/food service, gerontology or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 1 years related work experience in Home and Community Care office setting and/or comparable experience
Drivers’ license an asset
Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening within one month of employment
Successful completion of Food Handling Training course within one month of employment

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to manage multiple administrative responsibilities through strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills
Ability to work independently and in a high volume team environment
Ability to effectively utilize electronic Client records to support the delivery of care
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Alayacare an asset
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a supportive manner with Clients, Members, Caregivers, and volunteers in order to effectively respond to the needs of Clients
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong documentation skills
Experience in food preparation

KEY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Specific

Meals on Wheels

Ensures hot meals prepared and packed
Communicates with clients and utilizes the client database to document changes
Prepares for the daily meal delivery and volunteer routes including route sheets, maps, instructions, and cold delivery items
Supports and prepares volunteers for the daily delivery
Provides telephone support for the Food Services Supervisor
Ensures organization and correct storage of frozen product
Prepares orders for food source
Assists with direct service when required
Takes on other duties as assigned by the Food Services Supervisor

Kitchen/Bistro

Carries out routine kitchen tasks on a daily basis while maintaining a clean working environment
Assists in the preparation of food for the Better Bistro and Adult Day Program and catering requests as required
Assists in serving members and clients within the Better Bistro and ADP environment
Assists in the planning, monitoring and ordering of food inventory
Assist in the training, monitoring and supervision of volunteers in the kitchen and Better Bistro
Assist with tracking Bistro finances daily using the cash register system, including accepting payment and balancing end of day

Location- : 1 Overland Drive, North York, ON M3C 2C3

Schedule: Monday-Friday and occasional weekend if needed

Salary: $21.0361- $22.08791 per hour

Better Living is an equal opportunity employer and is in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants need to make their request for accommodation known when contacted. Thank you to all who express interest in this position and we welcome all resumes however only those granted an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Thank you.

**No artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools will be used in the screening or selection for this role.

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Responsibilities

The Program Assistant supports the Supervisor of Food Services with operational and administrative tasks for Meals on Wheels and the Adult Day Program. Responsibilities include meal preparation, volunteer coordination, inventory management, and assisting with kitchen and bistro operations.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience, along with at least one year of experience in a community care setting. Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening and Food Handling Training is required within one month of employment.

Skills

Food preparation
Administrative support
Time management
Organizational skills
Customer service
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Documentation
Inventory management
Cash handling
Volunteer supervision
Microsoft Office
Alayacare

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Keywords

Food Services
Meals on Wheels
Adult Day Program
Better Bistro
Gerontology
Home and Community Care
Vulnerable Sector Screening
Food Handling Training
Administrative
Inventory
Catering
Client database
Volunteer coordination
Cash register
Microsoft Office
Alayacare

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