Meal Service Volunteer

(Christian Faith Outreach Centre)

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Position ID: V-OSH1565
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2026
Last Full Update: 02 Jan 2026

Opportunity Details: Meal Service Volunteer

Contact Jessica Pennington, Intern, Casual Care Team Supervisor, CFOC-Doors of Compassion; Phone: 365-885-8456; Email: jessica.p@cfoc.ca
Duties
  • Meal Preparation Assistance: Help with preparing ingredients, cooking, and assembling meals, following safety and hygiene guidelines.
  • Meal Service: Serve meals to patrons in a respectful and compassionate manner, ensuring that individuals receive the appropriate portions.
  • Clean-Up: Assist with cleaning the kitchen and dining area after meals, including washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and organizing leftovers for storage.
  • Inventory Management: Help track meal supplies and ingredients, ensuring that items are stocked and stored properly, and notifying staff when supplies are low.
  • Support Patrons: Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for guests during meal service, including assisting those with special dietary needs, and ensuring a dignified experience for all.
  • Health & Safety: Adhere to food safety standards and hygiene protocols at all times, ensuring that food is stored, prepared, and served in a safe manner.
  • Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with staff and other volunteers to ensure smooth meal service operations and a positive experience for all involved.
Ages 18 year(s) - 65 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups
Areas of Interest Donations - Food, Fresh Items ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Poverty & Homelessness ; Social Interaction
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work
Commitment Length Long Term (Minimum of 6 months)
Interaction Level Large Group
Minimum Hours 4 / Month
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Evening (7:00am-11:00am & 3:30pm-7:00pm) 
Tuesday: Morning, Evening (7:00am-11:00am & 3:30pm-7:00pm) 
Wednesday: Morning, Evening (7:00am-11:00am & 3:30pm-7:00pm) 
Thursday: Morning, Evening (7:00am-11:00am & 3:30pm-7:00pm) 
Friday: Morning, Evening (7:00am-11:00am & 3:30pm-7:00pm) 
Saturday: Morning, Evening (7:00am-11:00am & 3:30pm-7:00pm) 
Sunday: Morning, Evening (7:00am-11:00am & 3:30pm-7:00pm)
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Partially Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance
Number of Positions Ajax: 4 individual(s) ; Whitby: 4 individual(s) 
 
8 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Food Handlers Certificate 
 
If interested in the volunteer position, please provide your resume, vulnerable sectors check, and food handlers certificate to jessica.p@cfoc.ca
Liability Insurance Not Available
Start Date On or after 09 Jan 2026

Agency Details: Christian Faith Outreach Centre

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Office Phone 905-619-1109
E-Mail info@cfoc.ca
Website www.cfoc.ca
Address & Map
158 Harwood Ave S
Suite 203
Ajax, ON
Canada L1S 2H6
Mailing Address 158 Harwood Ave S 
Suite 203 
Ajax, ON 
Canada L1S 2H6

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