Kitchen Assistant Union - Balwin Villa (DAL.26.22)

Excel Society; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Balwin Villa in Edmonton, AB is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support cooks and dining operations in a resident-focused kitchen.

You will help maintain clean dining areas, monitor dishwashing temperatures, and assist with catering while upholding food safety and cleanliness standards. This role involves lifting up to 25 pounds and requires Food Safe Handler's and First Aid CPR Level C credentials, plus a vulnerable-sector police check.

Qualifications

• Working in fast pace environment with tight deadlines.
• Lifting up to a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Food Safe Handler's certificate from a recognized institution.
• First Aid CPR Level C Certificate is required.
• Police Check with Vulnerable sector is mandate.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks, sous chef, and chef in providing high quality food to residents and for ensuring that all dishes are clean according to ware washing procedures.
• Ensure dining area tables and dining room is kept clean at all times.
• Record dish machine temperatures and test water to ensure concentration of cleaning solution is correct.
• Assist with all catering functions.
• Liaise with immediate supervisor to inform, consult, and problem-solve regarding any serious problems/concerns encountered in providing service.
• Ensure surrounding area is kept clean and maintained according to procedures.
• Ensure all required information is exchanged between staff members during shift exchange.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

Food Safe Handler's certificate

First Aid CPR Level C Certificate

Police Check - Vulnerable Sector

Job description

Job Category: Balwin Villa

Requisition Number: KITCH001504

• Posted : October 3, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Edmonton, AB T5K2L9, CAN

Description

What You'll Do:

• This position is responsible for assisting cooks, sous chef, and chef in providing high quality food to residents and for ensuring that all dishes are clean according to ware washing procedures.
• In addition, the food services assistant is responsible for ensuring that the dining area tables and dining room is kept clean at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring that dish machine temperatures are recorded, and that the water is tested to ensure the concentration of cleaning solution is correct.
• Assisting with all catering functions.
• Liaising with immediate supervisor, to inform, consult, and problem-solve regarding any serious problems/concerns encountered in providing service.
• Ensuring the surrounding area is kept clean and maintained according to procedures.
• Ensuring all required information is exchanged between staff members during shift exchange.

What You Bring:.

• Working in fast pace environment with tight deadlines
• Lifting up to a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Food Safe Handler's certificate from a recognized institution.
• First Aid CPR Level C Certificate is required
• Police Check with Vulnerable sector is mandate.
• Supportive and inclusive work culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Meaningful work that makes a daily difference
• Opportunities to grow your career in a respected, community-focused organization