Cafe & Kitchen Coordinator
Type: Volunteer • Posted: Aug 25, 2026
Position Description
Position: Café & Kitchen Coordinator
Location: Stanley Park Community Centre - 505 Franklin Street N. Kitchener, Ontario
Purpose of Position: To manage the inventory, purchasing, and organization of supplies and equipment for the SPCA’s Coffee Corner and cooking programs.
Position Supervisor: President
Liaisons With: City of Kitchener staff, SPCA staff
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and regularly monitor inventory for the SPCA Coffee Corner and cooking programs.
Take inventory of kitchen staples and replenish supplies as needed.
Monitor Coffee Corner supplies and order appropriate quantities of coffee, tea, and other supplies as needed.
Complete an inventory of kitchen and cooking program equipment at the end of each session.
Monitor SPCA food and supplies stored in the kitchen and refrigerator and dispose of expired or unusable items as appropriate.
Risk Assessment Level:
Medium Risk - Position may have access to SPCA financial information and/or an SPCA credit card for approved purchases.
Time Commitment:
Approximately 2-4 hours a month to monitor, take inventory and purchase or order supplies as needed.
Approximately 2-4 hours per program session (4 sessions per year) to complete kitchen equipment inventory.
Additional time may be occasionally required.
Qualifications:
Experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management is an asset.
Administrative or inventory management experience is an asset.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for ongoing tasks.
A desire to serve and contribute to the local community.
Training and Professional Development:
Basic Health and Safety, AODA and evacuation training provided
Facility Tour and overview of programs and events
Training in specific software or systems used.
Supervision and Accountability:
Regular check-ins with supervisor
Purchases must remain within the approved budget and follow SPCA purchasing and expense procedures.
Benefits:
An excellent opportunity to meet and work with others while contributing to your community.
Invitation to volunteer appreciation events.
One free program registration per session after three months of service.
Application Process:
Submit the completed application form at https://www.spcakitchener.ca/openings
Attend an interview
Two references checked
Clean Vulnerable Sector Check required
For More Information Contact the Stanley Park Community Association
Phone: 519-741-2504 or Email: volunteer@spcakitchener.ca