Food Service Aide

The Good Samaritan Society; Magrath; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society in Magrath, AB, is seeking a casual dietary aide to support food preparation, service, and kitchen/dietary area cleaning. The role involves assisting with meals and cleaning tasks during a 07:00–14:00 shift, with occasional lifting as needed.

Applicants should have Food Safe Level 1 or equivalent, GED/Grade 10, and strong English communication. Experience with elderly residents is preferred. Internal checks and standard screenings apply.

Qualifications

• Food Safe Level 1 certificate required.
• GED or Grade 10 required.
• Experience in institutional dietary duties and food service preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with elderly and disabled preferred.

Responsibilities

• General food preparation and delivery, service, cleaning kitchen and dietary areas.
• Moderate amounts of lifting.

Skills

Communication

Food Service

Food Safety

Education

GED or Grade 10

Food Safe Level 1 Certificate

Job description

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

The Opportunity

Location Good SamaritanGarden Vista
37 East and 2nd Avenue North, Magrath, AB
(35 km south of Lethbridge)

Employment Type Casual

Hours of Work 0700-1400

Expected Start Date As soon as possible

Wages $16.58-$20.70

Employee Group AUPE

You will be responsible for general food preparation and delivery, service, cleaning kitchen and dietary areas and other duties as required. Moderate amounts of time spent lifting.
You have experience and competence in institutional dietary duties, food preparation and food service. Food Safe level one certificate is required. (post July 29, 2013) or equivalent for BC employees and Food Safety Basic or equivalent for Alberta employees. You are a strong communicator who is able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English. GED or grade 10 required. You are able to maintain good interpersonal relationships. Experience working with the elderly and the disabled preferred.

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Internal Closing Date: September 1, 2026

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.