Kitchen Assistant

Shae Foods Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid flex days

Health benefits at zero cost to the员工

Job summary

Shae Foods Ltd. seeks a motivated Kitchen Assistant for a full-time daytime role. You will support kitchen operations with food prep, packaging, and safety documentation, starting at Cityscape for 2–3 months before moving to a new facility.

The position offers a consistent Sunday-Thursday shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with opportunities for long-term career advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Entry-level kitchen role requiring willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
• Must obtain Basic Food Safety Certificate within first month of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Prior kitchen experience and Food Safe certification are assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, portioning and basic cooking.
• Package, label, and store food products; maintain hygiene.
• Perform temperature checks and complete kitchen documentation.
• Follow HACCP, FIFO and food safety procedures; maintain cleanliness.
• Support receiving products and stock rotation; assist team with tasks.

Skills

Food preparation

Basic knife work

Documentation

Education

Basic Food Safety Certificate (required within first month)

Food Safe certification (assets)

Job description

At Shae Foods, we create high-quality food experiences that bring people together. As a fast-growing, large-scale catering company, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our dynamic team!

This is an entry-level position. If you have limited kitchen experience but possess a strong willingness to learn and a positive attitude, we want to hear from you!

This role supports kitchen operations through food preparation, packaging, cleaning, documentation, and food safety activities while following established kitchen procedures and instructions. You will be offered a consistent, full-time daytime schedule from Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. You will begin working at our Cityscape location for the first 2 to 3 months, before transitioning to our brand-new kitchen facility.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and basic cooking.
• Perform basic knife work and ingredient preparation.
• Package, label, and store food products.
• Complete temperature checks and required kitchen documentation.
• Follow HACCP, FIFO, and food safety procedures.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Assist with receiving products and stock rotation.
• Support team members with safe lifting and general kitchen tasks.

Requirements:

• Previous kitchen experience and Food Safe certification are assets.
• Must obtain a Basic Food Safety Certificate within your first month of employment (we will allow time for you to complete this).
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and comfortably stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift .
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Punctuality and a dependable work ethic.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

Compensation Includes:

• Hourly wage of $18.00.
• Paid flex days - Because we all need to take a break every now and then!
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business with long-term career advancement.
• Comprehensive group health benefits at zero cost to the employee (you pay additional only for dependents).
• A supportive, collaborative work environment that encourages culinary creativity