Kitchen Helper/ Dishwasher

Sodexo Group; Aurora; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Health & Care is hiring a Kitchen Helper in Aurora, Canada. The role supports patient nutrition, sanitation, and hospitality in healthcare settings, contributing to safe, clean environments and smooth hospital operations.

You will assist with dishwashing, cleaning, serving, and basic food service duties, while upholding safety standards and teamwork in a busy care environment.

Qualifications

• A team-first attitude and strong communication skills.
• Physical ability to meet job demands (lifting, standing).
• Commitment to safety, respect, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly cleaning of equipment and food service areas
• Taking orders and serving customers
• Offer customers friendly and professional service at all times
• Ensure that food served meets service standards
• Supporting the safety program in the unit
• Assist chefs in the production of menu items as assigned
• Maintain safety standards that meet or exceed those of the client, the Health Service
• Perform any other duties that may be required from time to time by the supervisor (e.g., cooking, cashier duties, etc.)
• Putting away orders (first in first out)

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 18.27 - CAD 20 - hourly

Company Description

Make a Meaningful Impact with Sodexo Health & Care
At Sodexo, we do more than support healthcare - we help shape it. From retail food service and patient nutrition to environmental services and facilities management, our teams work behind the scenes to create safe, welcoming, and healing environments.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

The Details

Work Schedule: May Vary Full-Time

Competitive Pay: $18.27-$20

Job Description

What You'll Do

This isn’t your typical job. Whether you’re serving great food, supporting patient nutrition, maintaining clean and safe environments, or keeping hospital operations running smoothly, your work makes a real difference. You’ll be part of a team that supports every corner of the healthcare experience - enhancing the well-being of patients, families, staff, and the wider community every day.

As a Kitchen Helper, you will:

Dishwashing

Daily, Weekly, Monthly cleaning of equipment and food service areas

Taking orders and serving customers

Offer customers friendly and professional service at all times

Ensure that food served meets service standards

Supporting the safety program in the unit

Assist chefs in the production of menu items as assigned

Maintain safety standards that meet or exceed those of the client, the Health Service

Perform any other duties that may be required from time to time by the supervisor (e.g., cooking, cashier duties, etc.)

Putting away orders (first in first out)

Qualifications

What You Bring

High school diploma or equivalent

One to two years of desired experience, functional knowledge of food preparation and knowledge of the environment/cooking equipment

A team-first attitude and strong communication skills

Physical ability to meet job demands (e.g., lifting, standing for long periods)

Commitment to safety, respect, and inclusion

Additional Information

Why Sodexo?

Because we bring the best of everyday to healthcare spaces. That means:

Memorable food that fuels body and spirit

A culture of safety, respect, and belonging

Opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive

A chance to be part of something bigger - supporting healing environments and helping care teams focus on what matters most.

An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo's latest awardshere

And so much more!

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, residents, and care teams, join us and be part of a team committed to supporting healing, comfort, and dignity every day.

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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