Kitchen Assistant Union - Balwin Villa (DAL.26.26)

Excel Society; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Society in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Balwin Villa. You will support cooks to deliver high-quality meals to residents, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, and assist with catering events.

Rolling shifts include weekends; candidates should have Food Safe Handler and First Aid CPR Level C, plus police check. Lifting up to 25 pounds and adherence to hygiene protocols are required.

Qualifications

• Food Safe Handler certificate is required.
• First Aid CPR Level C certificate is required.
• Police Check with Vulnerable sector is mandatory.
• Shift work including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks, sous chef and chef to provide high quality food to residents.
• Ensure all dishes are clean according to ware washing procedures.
• Keep dining area tables and dining room clean at all times.
• Record dish machine temperatures and test water concentration of cleaning solution.
• Assist with all catering functions.
• Communicate with supervisor to address serious problems and concerns.
• Keep surrounding area clean and maintained per procedures.
• Exchange information between staff during shift changes.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Food Safe Handler certificate

First Aid CPR Level C

Police Check with Vulnerable sector

Job description

Job Category: Balwin Villa

Requisition Number: KITCH001572

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Excel Society
10216 124th St NW
Edmonton, AB T5N, CAN

Description

Working Hours : Rotational shifts including weekends ( 63 hrs. biweekly) (Kitchen Assistant- Balwin Villa)

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