Food Service Worker

Lever, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism is seeking a Food Service Worker to support our world-class live-classroom venues and culinary experiences portfolio. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, dishwashing, food preparation, and assisting with opening/closing duties in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and basic English comprehension. Related working experience is preferred; a temporary contract runs through Oct 30, 2027 with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic English comprehension skills to understand verbal instructions, safety procedures, and workplace communication is required.
• Related working experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of kitchen equipment, hand washing of dishes, operating dishwasher and overall maintaining a high level of safety and sanitation standards
• Deep cleaning of all equipment
• Knowledge of menu items and preparation methods
• Food preparation
• Packaging of prepared foods, labeling & pricing
• Assist with the opening and closing duties of the outlet
• Assume related duties as required

Skills

Basic English comprehension

Related working experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism stands among the world's leading hospitality schools — CEOWORLD Magazine named us #1 in Canada and #14 globally in 2026. Renowned for our innovative curriculum, strong industry partnerships and unparalleled approach to applied learning, serving up excellence is what we do best.

The Opportunity

Job classification: A5337 - Food Service Worker

# of positions: 2

Hourly Rate:$17.49 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Position End Date: October 30, 2027

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, October 9, 2026

The School of Hospitality and Tourism is recruiting a Food Service Worker. This position will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchens, including cleaning dishes, cookware and utensils. This role is essential to supporting our operational portfolio of world-class live-classroom venues and the culinary experiences portfolio (i.e. weddings; socials; corporate events; culinary experiences that may be similar to a team-building).

The Food Service Workers ensure a safe, clean environment for food preparation and assist with other kitchen tasks as needed, making this a vital team position.

Our commitment to immersive learning is absolute. Our faculty, students and staff run the Highwood Kitchen + Bar, Tastemarket Canadian Kitchen; Culinary Campus International Market, 4Nines Diner and Destinations Travel Centre. We also create and execute several events to support student experience and drive additional revenue opportunities for the school.

How you'll contribute

• Cleaning of kitchen equipment, hand washing of dishes, operating dishwasher and overall maintaining a high level of safety and sanitation standards
• Deep cleaning of all equipment
• Knowledge of menu items and preparation methods
• Food preparation
• Packaging of prepared foods, labeling & pricing
• Assist with the opening and closing duties of the outlet
• Assume related duties as required

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic English comprehension skills to understand verbal instructions, safety procedures, and workplace communication is required
• Related working experience is preferred

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. Eligibility and offerings may vary by employment contract and can include:

• Generous top-up in lieu of time off and benefits
• Professional development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education and Professional Studies courses
• Access to Greenshield+ for virtual therapy at a reduced rate to support your well‑being
• Ability to contribute to RRSP or TFSA with reduced group rates
• Excellent dining options on campus
• Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

About SAIT

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem‑solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.