Kitchen Assistant - Balwin Villa (Relief)

Excel Society; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Society in Edmonton is seeking a dedicated food services assistant to support cooks and the chef in preparing meals for residents. You will help maintain high cleanliness standards and assist with catering needs while adhering to ware-washing and health procedures.

The role requires the ability to lift 25 pounds, a Food Safe Handler’s certificate, and First Aid CPR Level C. Police checks are mandatory, and the position supports ongoing training in a community-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Food Safe Handler’s certificate from a recognized institution.
• First Aid CPR Level C Certificate (required).
• Police Check with Vulnerable Sector clearance (mandated).
• Commitment to a supportive and inclusive work culture.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Openness to career growth within a respected, community-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• Assisting cooks, sous-chef, and chef in providing high quality food to residents and ensuring all dishes meet ware-washing procedures.
• Keeping the dining area tables and dining room clean at all times.
• Recording dish machine temperatures and testing water to verify cleaning solution concentration.
• Assisting with all catering functions.
• Liaising with the immediate supervisor to inform, consult, and problem-solve any serious service issues.
• Checking and recording dish machine temperatures on established forms.
• Maintaining the food services area clean according to Public Health standards.
• Keeping the surrounding area clean and maintained per procedures.
• Exchanging all required information between staff members during shift change.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Lift up to 25 pounds

Willingness to training

Inclusive culture

Education

Food Safe Handler’s certificate

First Aid CPR Level C

Police Check (Vulnerable Sector)

Job description

Location

Edmonton, AB T5K2L9, CAN

Responsibilities

• Assisting cooks, sous‑chef, and chef in providing high quality food to residents and ensuring all dishes meet ware‑washing procedures.
• Keeping the dining area tables and dining room clean at all times.
• Recording dish machine temperatures and testing water to verify cleaning solution concentration.
• Assisting with all catering functions.
• Liaising with the immediate supervisor to inform, consult, and problem‑solve any serious service issues.
• Checking and recording dish machine temperatures on established forms.
• Maintaining the food services area clean according to Public Health standards.
• Keeping the surrounding area clean and maintained per procedures.
• Exchanging all required information between staff members during shift change.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Food Safe Handler’s certificate from a recognized institution.
• First Aid CPR Level C Certificate (required).
• Police Check with Vulnerable Sector clearance (mandated).
• Commitment to a supportive and inclusive work culture.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Desire to do meaningful work that makes a daily difference.
• Openness to career growth within a respected, community‑focused organization.