We are looking to fill the role of a volunteer cook or sous chef positions that will help lead the back of the kitchen during the morning shifts to prepare the meal for the afternoon shift. This position includes:

• Being at the kitchen from 9:00am-1:00pm Monday
• Assigning duties to sous chefs
• Preparing the meal and checking food temperatures 
• Following Canada’s Food Handling Procedures and the Health Department Guidelines 
• Filling out forms for food cooked that day
• Cleaning up your station before you leave 
• Please be advised that we are looking for long term volunteers. This position is not temporary, and we are hoping to find volunteers that are able to make a long-term commitment. Upon finding ideal candidates, training will be provided.

Market setup and takedown

• Set up tables, produce displays, signage, and the checkout area before doors open

• Unload and arrange stock; carry boxes and containers to the market floor

• Handle items with care to prevent damage or spoilage, and report damaged goods or packaging issues right away

• Restock and tidy displays throughout the afternoon so the market stays full and welcoming until close

• Pack down the market at the end of service, return unsold stock to the correct storage location, and leave the space clean and ready for the next shift

Welcome and patron support

• Greet patrons warmly at the door and orient first-time visitors to how the market works

• Answer questions about available items, quantities, and market guidelines

• Support patrons in accessing the items they need, offering choice wherever possible, and offer a hand with bags or carts

• Keep the market floor calm, respectful, and welcoming for everyone, including during busy periods

Intake and checkout

• Support sign-in and registration for new and returning patrons

• Record market visits accurately and confidentially following our intake process

• Assist at checkout — weighing, bagging, and completing transactions as directed

• Refer patrons to staff for other CFOC-DOC programs and supports when appropriate

Cleanliness, safety, and communication

• Keep work areas clean throughout the shift and follow all food handling, health, and safety protocols, including handwashing and gloves where applicable

• Check items for expiry or spoilage when stocking, and set aside anything questionable for the lead

• Report hazards or safety concerns immediately

• Communicate clearly with team members, ask for clarification when needed, and support other volunteers or staff as directed

• Raise any concerns or feedback with the Volunteer Coordinator

• Assist with special food drives, community events, and outreach as needed

Before applying, please ensure your availability aligns with our organizational needs. Please apply with a resume and any other documentation that is required to jessica.p@cfoc.ca

Driver/Assistant Driver 

We are looking for a Driver/Assistant Driver. This volunteer position will assist one day a week Monday to Sunday on a regular basis to help pick up and drop off food to and from various locations. 

This position includes:

• Meeting our driver at 8:00 am and finishing around 12:00 pm
• Loading and unloading our truck with the help of other volunteers 
• Must have valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to lift 20-lbs and go up and down a flight of stairs
• Assistant drivers to cover shifts when the driver is not available 

Please be advised that we are looking for long term volunteers. This position is not temporary, and we are hoping to find volunteers that are able to make a long-term commitment. Upon finding ideal candidates, training will be provided.

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at hannah@durhamoutlook.com or call 905-434-7543 if you are interested or for more information.

General volunteers do a variety of tasks including food service * dispensing pantry goods * monitoring washrooms * coat check * and various other odd jobs.

During the morning shift, the meal is prepared for service later in the day.
Tasks for this shift include:

• Buttering buns
• Rolling cutlery
• Plating desserts
• Sorting food
• Peeling and/or cutting vegetables
• Making salad
• Making fruit salad
• Bagging food to-go
• Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
• Doing laundry

During the afternoon shift, guests are served a meal.
Tasks for this shift include:

• Serving guests at their tables
• Busing tables
• Wiping tables and chairs as guests leave 
• Scraping plates 
• Preparing drinks (coffee, tea, juice, and water)
• Plating meals from the steam table
• Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
• Handing out food to guests to go