Correctional Facility General Helper: Food, Laundry & More

Sodexo; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WHMIS certification supported on site

Job summary

Join Sodexo as our next General Helper at our corrections client site launching in October 2026. You will interact with inmates and perform cleaning, food service support, laundry, and general housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe, orderly facility.

You will work under supervision, following institutional policies and safety standards, with opportunities to grow within a vital workplace environment.

Qualifications

• General Helper role within a correctional facility.
• Experience in housekeeping, food service, laundry services, custodial work, warehousing, or material handling is an asset.
• Experience in institutional, healthcare, correctional, or industrial environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties in kitchens, dining areas, laundry facilities, storage rooms, and common spaces.
• Assist with food service operations by setting up meal service areas, transporting supplies, portioning food items, and supporting meal distribution.
• Support laundry operations by collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens and uniforms.
• Transport and distribute materials, equipment, supplies, and inventory throughout the facility.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, tools, and storage locations.
• Receive, unpack, store, and rotate supplies and inventory.
• Operate basic equipment safely and report maintenance issues and hazards.
• Maintain accountability of tools, equipment, supplies, and chemicals under security requirements.
• Follow health and safety regulations, infection prevention standards, and security protocols.

Skills

team-first attitude

strong communication skills

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

WHMIS certification or ability to obtain certification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Join Sodexo as our next General Helper at our corrections client site launching in October 2026. You will interact with inmates and perform cleaning, food service support, laundry, and general housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe, orderly facility.

You will work under supervision, following institutional policies and safety standards, with opportunities to grow within a vital workplace environment.