Social Enterprise - Encore Cafe - Kitchen Support Team Member - Part Time - Permanent

Social Enterprise – Encore Café

Kitchen Support Team Member

Department

Social Enterprise – Encore Café

Position Title

Kitchen Support Team Member

Hours of Work

15-20 hours weekly - Monday to Friday – 10a-2p

Position Type

Permanent

Reports To

Cafe Manager

Start Date

As soon as possible

Wage

$18.42-$20.31 – starting – three step scale

Work Location

Onsite at the Kikaskitânaw Centre, Regina, SK. – Encore Cafe

Open To

Internal and External Applicants

Application Deadline

1pm Tuesday July 07, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Cafe Manager, the Kitchen Support Team Member plays a key role in maintaining the

cleanliness and efficiency of the Encore Café kitchen at the kikaskihtanaw Centre for Women and Families. This position

is primarily responsible for dishwashing and sanitation but will also assist with food preparation, restocking, and other

back-of-house duties as required to ensure smooth café operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate commercial dishwasher and hand-wash items as needed, ensuring dishes, glassware, utensils,

and cookware are cleaned and sanitized

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dishwashing and kitchen area throughout shift and during close
• Remove garbage, recycling, and compost as necessary, including daily disposal following health and

safety standards

• Support kitchen staff by assisting with basic food preparation (e.g., chopping, portioning, labeling,

packaging)

• Restock clean dishes, utensils, and kitchen supplies in their proper locations
• Monitor and replenish prep, cleaning, and dishwashing supplies as needed
• Assist in receiving and storing food deliveries, ensuring proper rotation and labeling

• Perform routine cleaning tasks to maintain a sanitary kitchen environment (sweeping, mopping, wiping

surfaces, equipment cleaning)

• Follow SHA Food Safe and organizational standards for hygiene, sanitation, and safety
• Perform additional kitchen and cleaning duties as assigned by the Café Leadership Team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We know that skills and experience are built in many ways. Community involvement, formal credentials, lived

experience, non-traditional career paths and volunteer work are all valued here. If you meet most of these qualifications

and are deeply committed to the mission of YWCA Regina, we encourage you to apply. Please use your cover letter to

speak to the experiences — paid or unpaid — that have prepared you for this work.

Education

• Completed at least some secondary education

Experience

• Experience in a kitchen or food service setting is an asset, but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Willingness to learn and follow safe food handling and sanitation practices
• Strong work ethic with ability to work efficiently and maintain pace during busy service periods
• Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing tasks and priorities

ASSETS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current / Valid Food Safety Certificate – or willingness to obtain within first 3 months of employment

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: Preforming duties in a commercial kitchen environment

Physical Demands: Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

Schedule: 15-20 hours weekly - Monday to Friday – 10a-2p – possibility of additional hours

YWCA REGINA EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• 4% employer RRSP contribution (employee-directed, no match required) available after three months of employment.
• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits, with option to enhance coverage at minimal employee cost —

available after three months of employment.

• Paid vacation, accrued based on hours worked, starting at 3 weeks annually and increasing with years of service.
• 10 statutory holiday days plus 3 YWCA Regina–recognized paid days annually.
• Paid sick days annually, with carryover provisions.
• Access to the YWCA Regina vehicle fleet for work purposes (with applicable credentials).
• Access to the organization’s on-site fitness facility.
• In-house training & development including Cultural Teaching
• Casual dress code and flexible work week.
• A values-driven team committed to equity, care, and community impact.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an organization led by and for women, YWCA Regina is deeply committed to building a team that reflects the full

diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit),

Black people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, newcomers, and all others who bring

perspectives that enrich our work.

We understand that systemic barriers can discourage people from applying for roles where they are underrepresented.

We want to be clear: your lived experience, community knowledge, and unique perspective are genuine assets here. We

are actively working to build conditions where every team member can contribute fully and see themselves reflected in

our organization.

Accommodation is available at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require support to participate equitably, please

contact us at ***email_hidden*** and we will work with you to meet your needs in a timely and confidential manner.

YWCA Regina uses a structured interview process designed to assess competencies fairly and consistently. Shortlisted candidates will

be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

Please reference “ Encore Café Kitchen Support” clearly in the subject line of your application. Applications that do not

include this reference may be deemed ineligible.

YWCA Regina invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, non-status, Métis, or Inuit) or as a

member of another equity-deserving group in their cover letter and/or resume. Self-identification is entirely voluntary

and will not be used in any way that disadvantages applicants.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Submit a letter or statement of interest from your YWCA Regina email address to

***email_hidden*** by 1pm Tuesday July 07, 2026

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Submit a cover letter and resume to ***email_hidden*** by 1pm Tuesday July 07,

NOTE: Professional references will be requested from finalists only. Please do not include references with your initial

application.

ABOUT YWCA REGINA

YWCA Regina Inc., established in 1910, aspires to a world where communities benefit from the full and equitable inclusion

of women and families, and where the experiences and perspectives of women and families are reflected in all facets of

society. We are a community voice of and for women — and a trusted partner in addressing the most complex issues

faced by women and our community. YWCA Regina provides childcare, shelter and housing, community programs, family

support programs, and outreach.

For over a century, YWCA Regina has been a cornerstone of life in Regina — evolving to meet the needs of women and

families across generations. Our work spans emergency shelter, affordable housing, licensed childcare, family violence

prevention, and wraparound community supports. We are a value -driven organization where staff are not simply

delivering services — they are partners in meaningful, community-led change.

Working at YWCA Regina means joining a team that leads with love, operates with grit, and believes deeply that every

person deserves dignity, safety, and belonging. Our staff bring a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences

— and that diversity makes our work stronger.

YWCA Regina is committed to anti-colonial, anti-racist practice and to a workplace that prioritizes cultural safety. We are

committed to creating safe, inclusive, and accessible services and spaces for gender and sexually diverse persons. We

acknowledge that our social systems, communities, and organizational processes can perpetuate the marginalization of

Indigenous peoples, Black people, and gender and sexually diverse people. We are committed to systemic change and to

actions that further justice, truth, and reconciliation for marginalized peoples.

OUR VALUES

• Mutual Respect: Everyone deserves an equitable, judgement-free environment.
• Truth, Trust & Transparency: We conduct our work with honesty, integrity, and transparency to hold ourselves

accountable and maintain the trust we have earned in our community.

• Community Allyship: We embrace change by amplifying voices that guide our work. We actively advocate with

and meet people and the community where they are, to support them in getting where they want to be.

• Collaboration: The collective strength, aligned partnerships, and interconnectedness of community enable us to

drive change, disrupt power structures, and address barriers.

• Love and Care: The way in which we care for our people and community matters. By providing a nurturing,

welcoming, and loving environment, we create spaces for care, a sense of belonging, family, and home.

• Grit: Our perseverance, passion, and resilience affirm our belief that change is possible even in the face of

adversity