Guest Experience Associate (Kitchen Hand)

Metis Crossing; Smoky Lake; Hybrid; CAD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Métis Crossing is seeking a Kitchen Hand to support the culinary team with food preparation and service at our cultural destination in Smoky Lake, Alberta. You will work with the head chef and back-of-house staff to uphold Indigenous cuisine standards and assist with events.

Flexibility in schedule and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and comply with WHMIS and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to handle changing schedules and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food and beverage preparation
• Maintain and sanitize stations and work areas
• Follow safety procedures and WHMIS guidelines
• Support head chef and back-of-house team
• Provide a positive guest experience
• Work in a busy, multi-task environment

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Food service basics

Education

Basic understanding of food service requirements

Tools

WHMIS

First Aid

Job description

Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidates Found

Position Status: Casual

Step Into a Story That’s Bigger Than You

At Métis Crossing, you won’t just find a workplace, you’ll find a calling. This is a place where the past breathes through every fiddle strum, every bead, every story told around a crackling fire under the northern sky.

Perched on the banks of the majestic North Saskatchewan River, Métis Crossing is Alberta’s first major Métis cultural destination; a place of learning, healing, and celebration. Our Lodge, Cultural Gathering Centre, and sweeping landscape are not just buildings or land; they are living reflections of Métis pride and perseverance.

The Opportunity

Métis Crossing seeks staff for the position of Kitchen Hand. The successful applicants will play an integral role in supporting the culinary vision at Métis Crossing including the preparation and serving of indigenous cuisine and supporting special events. Working with the head chef and the ‘back-of-house’ team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in food and beverage preparation
• Wipe down and sanitize food areas
• Maintain and clean stations, wipe down and sanitize food areas
• Use and wear equipment, devices, and clothing required by Métis Crossing and in compliance with OHS
• Adhere to WHMIS at all times
• Other “back of house” duties, as assigned
• Able to provide a good guest experience
• Experience working with diverse audiences of varying cultural backgrounds and ages
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in schedule and assignments
• Able to work independently and with others in a team, as well as take direction from others
• Ability to work in a noisy, fast paced, multitasking environment
• Must be able to life up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a physically demanding area, including standing for the duration of shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of food service requirements
• Previous experience as a kitchen helper or server
• WHMIS and basic First Aid
• Knowledge and adherence to safe and sanitary food handling procedures
• Knowledge of Alberta history and cultural diversity

Other Requirements

• Availability to work a mixed schedule of days, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work at Métis Crossing in Smoky Lake
• Clear Criminal Record Check required
• Schedule will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays

What we Offer

• Opportunity to work at the first Major Métis cultural interpretive center

Métis Crossing thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We recognize that we are on traditional gathering and traveling routes, now called Métis Crossing. We acknowledge that we are situated within the Otipemsiwak district 12 & Treaty six territory. We acknowledge the First Nations , Métis, and Inuit as Indigenous peoples, who also share this land. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting. The Métis made our living from our Homeland and its resources. We acknowledge the North Saskatchewan River as a place where land and water were traditionally shared through our river lot systems. We do govern ourselves and we are Otipemisiwak—the free people, the people who own themselves. We are thankful to gather at the beautiful Métis Crossing. It is an honour to use this traditional land as a place for teaching, building community, knowledge sharing, and learning. We are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Holders and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us.