Bistro Assistant Volunteer
Better Living Health and Community Services
Onsite
2026-07-10
2026-09-06
Food Service
Unpaid Volunteer Position
no work experience required
OUR MISSION
Better Living is a non-profit organization. We support the individuals in our community in maintaining their independence, enhancing their social wellbeing, and optimizing their overall health and wellness through the provision of a wide range of community support services and leisure opportunities.
POSITION SUMMARY
To provide friendly, courteous service to customers and clients at the Better Bistro.
KEY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist with food preparation when required (coffee, tea soup, sandwiches, salads)
2. Greet customers upon arrival and serve customers and clients in a friendly and curteous manner
3. Take Bistro orders
4. Accept payments, issue bills using the cash register system, and track finances and balance at the end of the shift.
5. Prepare and assist with catering and special events requests. (Time will be set up according to the type of catering service)
6. Maintain a clean Bistro kitchen and cooking equipment
*Bistro/kitchen is not exclusively vegan, vegetarian, Kosher or HMA certified and may involve preparation and sale of foods that do not comply with such dietary restrictions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
1. Punctual, reliable and patient.
2. Interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Customer service and food preparation skills an asset.
4. Knowledge of senior population and safe food handling protocol will be an asset.
5. Wear long pants (Jeans are acceptable).
6. Wear closed heels and closed toes flat shoes.
7. Recommended to wear long sleeves and comfortable clothing.
8. Aprons and hair net should be worn all times.
9. Disposable gloves should always be worn when handling ready to eat foods.
10. Keep hands, utensils, and work areas clean at all times.
11. Hands should always be washed prior to putting on gloves.
Better Living is a non-profit organization. We support the individuals in our community in maintaining their independence, enhancing their social wellbeing, and optimizing their overall health and wellness through the provision of a wide range of community support services and leisure opportunities.
POSITION SUMMARY
To provide friendly, courteous service to customers and clients at the Better Bistro.
KEY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist with food preparation when required (coffee, tea soup, sandwiches, salads)
2. Greet customers upon arrival and serve customers and clients in a friendly and curteous manner
3. Take Bistro orders
4. Accept payments, issue bills using the cash register system, and track finances and balance at the end of the shift.
5. Prepare and assist with catering and special events requests. (Time will be set up according to the type of catering service)
6. Maintain a clean Bistro kitchen and cooking equipment
*Bistro/kitchen is not exclusively vegan, vegetarian, Kosher or HMA certified and may involve preparation and sale of foods that do not comply with such dietary restrictions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
1. Punctual, reliable and patient.
2. Interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Customer service and food preparation skills an asset.
4. Knowledge of senior population and safe food handling protocol will be an asset.
5. Wear long pants (Jeans are acceptable).
6. Wear closed heels and closed toes flat shoes.
7. Recommended to wear long sleeves and comfortable clothing.
8. Aprons and hair net should be worn all times.
9. Disposable gloves should always be worn when handling ready to eat foods.
10. Keep hands, utensils, and work areas clean at all times.
11. Hands should always be washed prior to putting on gloves.
Required career level
- Student (High School)
- Volunteer
Years of experience (Optional)
- no work experience required
Required languages
- English