Kids in the Kitchen PROGRAM SUPPORT PERSON KARA Family Resource Centre | Casual Part-Time | Approximately 6 Hours/Week Posted October 15, 2026 • $24.00/hour • Start date: November 20, 2026
About the opportunity Do you love cooking, enjoy working with children, and know how to make a great meal without spending a fortune? KARA Family Resource Centre is looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Kids in the Kitchen Program Support Person to join our team! Kids in the Kitchen is more than a cooking class. Through food and cooking, children build confidence, independence, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and positive relationships. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable in the kitchen, enjoys sharing their knowledge, and believes children learn best when encouraged to roll up their sleeves and try something new.
What you’ll do Working alongside our Kids in the Kitchen Facilitator, you will:
Support hands-on cooking activities with school-aged children at community league locations. Help children learn kitchen safety, basic cooking techniques, and how to prepare affordable meals. Encourage teamwork, confidence, independence, and problem-solving through everyday kitchen experiences. Assist with ingredient preparation, cooking-station setup, and cleanup after sessions. Support children with different abilities, learning styles, and comfort levels in the kitchen. Help create a welcoming, safe, and encouraging environment where every child can participate. Model patience, positive communication, and respectful relationships. Assist the lead facilitator with ingredients, supplies, and kitchen equipment.
Who we’re looking for You don’t need to be a professional chef! We’re looking for someone who:
Is confident preparing meals and comfortable working in a busy kitchen. Can cook creatively and make the most of a grocery budget. Enjoys working with children and helping them learn new skills. Is patient, dependable, organized, and able to take direction while showing initiative. Understands basic food safety and cleanliness. Can work collaboratively with a lead facilitator and other team members. Can lift and carry program supplies weighing up to 25 lbs, with reasonable accommodation where applicable. Can complete required background and vulnerable sector screening.
KARA FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE • EDMONTON, ALBERTA
Experience working with children, facilitating community programs, or supporting food-based activities is an asset.
Position details Hours: Approximately 6 hours per week during scheduled programs Schedule: Weekday afternoons, after school Location: Various community league locations in North and Northeast Edmonton Employment: Casual, part-time, fixed-term school-year position Pay: $24.00 per hour Start date: November 20, 2026 Work location: In person
Contract term and school-year schedule This position operates during the school year, generally September through June, aligned with KARA’s seasonal programming calendar. Work is primarily on weekday afternoons, with scheduled breaks during school holidays, including winter and spring breaks. The current contract is expected to conclude at the end of the June programming cycle, with no scheduled employment during the summer months. Successful candidates may be offered a new contract beginning in September, subject to program funding, operational needs, and satisfactory performance. Renewal is not guaranteed.
Why join KARA? At KARA, we believe strong children, families, and communities are built through everyday experiences and meaningful relationships. You won’t just be helping children make a meal. You’ll be helping them discover what they’re capable of. This position is ideal for someone looking for a few meaningful hours each week, including students, experienced home cooks, retirees, or anyone who enjoys helping children learn and grow.
How to apply Send your resume and a short introduction explaining why you’d enjoy supporting Kids in the Kitchen to stasia@kara-frc.ca
KARA FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE • EDMONTON, ALBERTA