City of Port Coquitlam

Counter Service volunteer take orders from customers at the Wilson Kitchen, including hot beverages, soups, sandwiches and baked goods, plate orders and relay the orders to the Food Services worker for sale. This role that is a good fit for those who have customer service experience and enjoy working with others in a fast-paced community environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Some customer service experience
• Fluent in spoken English (fluency in a second language is an asset)

Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Assist Food Services staff in preparing various food items that will be sold at the Wilson Kitchen. As a Sandwich Maker you will help primarily assist in preparing and assemble sandwiches.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Some kitchen experience
• Fluent in spoken English (fluency in a second language is an asset)

Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Assist Food Services staff by loading and emptying the dishwasher and putting items away. Wilson Kitchen Dishwashers are an important part of the team, assisting with the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Fluent in spoken English (fluency in a second language is an asset)

Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Assist Food Services staff in preparing various baked goods that will be sold at the Wilson Kitchen. As a Baker, you will use various kitchen tools and appliances to mix and bake goods. Food items may include scones, cookies and muffins.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Some baking experience
• Fluent in spoken English (fluency in a second language is an asset)

Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Floating Kitchen Support volunteers will have flexible tasks and duties. You may perform a variety of tasks based on the needs of the Wilson Kitchen and under the direction of Food Services staff. These tasks may include helping to bake, cook, clean, or perform customer service related duties (counter service). This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to keep active that enjoys variety.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Some kitchen experience
• Fluent in spoken English (fluency in a second language is an asset)

Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Floating Kitchen Support volunteers will have flexible tasks and duties. You may perform a variety of tasks based on the needs of the Wilson Kitchen and under the direction of Food Services staff. These tasks may include helping to bake, cook, clean, or perform customer service related duties (counter service). This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to keep active that enjoys variety.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Some kitchen experience
• Fluent in spoken English (fluency in a second language is an asset)

Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Assist in the weekly maintenance of the Wilson Seniors Community Garden at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, including watering, weeding and pruning plants. The Wilson Kitchen maintains two community garden plots used to grow fresh ingredients for inclusion in meals served at the Wilson Kitchen, with the goal of offering healthy and affordable meals to seniors participating in recreation programming.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Fluent in spoken English (fluency in a second language is an asset)

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall

Drop-in Program Champions help to promote welcoming, inclusive drop-in recreation activities for adults and seniors at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre and other Port Coquitlam facilities. 

Requirements:

• Eligible to participate in Wilson Senior Programs (age 60 and older) 
• Fluent in spoken English (fluency in a second language is an asset)
• Knowledge of rules and gameplay of the specific drop-in program (e.g. table tennis, bridge, carpet bowling)

Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall