Corrections General Helper - Food, Cleaning & Inventory

Sodexo Group; Alberta; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a General Helper to join our Corrections client site launching in October 2026. You will interact with inmates and support cleaning, food service, laundry, and inventory activities to ensure a safe, efficient facility.

Responsibilities include general cleaning, food service setup, laundry operations, and movement of materials, under supervision, while adhering to health, safety, and security protocols.

Qualifications

• WHMIS certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Food Safety Certification may be considered an asset depending on operational requirements.
• Experience in housekeeping, food services, laundry services, custodial work, warehousing, material handling, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in an institutional, healthcare, correctional, or industrial environment is considered an asset.
• A team-first attitude and strong communication skills
• Physical ability to meet job demands (e.g., lifting, standing for long periods)
• Commitment to safety, respect, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties in assigned areas, including 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 activities.
• Support laundry operations by collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens, uniforms, and other facility-issued items.
• Transport and distribute materials, equipment, supplies, and inventory throughout the facility as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, tools, and storage locations in accordance with established procedures.
• Receive, unpack, store, and rotate supplies and inventory, ensuring proper handling and storage practices.
• Operate basic equipment and tools safely, reporting maintenance requirements, safety hazards, or damaged equipment to a supervisor.
• Maintain accountability of tools, equipment, supplies, and chemicals and comply with institutional security requirements.
• Follow all workplace health and safety regulations, infection prevention standards, and security protocols, reporting incidents, hazards, or security concerns promptly.
• Provide general operational support and perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of the correctional facility.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a General Helper to join our Corrections client site launching in October 2026. You will interact with inmates and support cleaning, food service, laundry, and inventory activities to ensure a safe, efficient facility.

Responsibilities include general cleaning, food service setup, laundry operations, and movement of materials, under supervision, while adhering to health, safety, and security protocols.