Kitchen Steward-EXPO

Explore Edmonton Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Fitness membership discounts

Annual Scholarship Program

Flexible scheduling

Mentorship from hospitality pros

Job summary

Explore Edmonton Corporation's Edmonton EXPO Centre is seeking Kitchen Stewards to join our Stewarding team for a temporary assignment from October through December 23, 2026. You will help maintain clean, safe, and organized kitchen and back-of-house areas to support events.

The role offers flexible scheduling, meal discounts, and opportunities to develop leadership skills with mentors from event and hospitality professionals, while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a hotel or convention setting with a medium to large commercial kitchen.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 70 lbs., and work in an environment with noise levels of up to 90 decibels.
• Availability to work mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine cleaning of food preparation areas, the Pastry Shop, Hot Kitchen area, kitchen equipment and tools, floors, walls, ceilings, gutters, hoods, and other kitchen areas.
• Manage waste by ensuring all waste is disposed of efficiently according to its category, including compost, garbage, used cooking oil, recycling, and cardboard.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the ware washing room.
• Support EXPO's sustainability commitment by adhering to waste sorting guidelines.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Job description

We are Edmonton's Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton's award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton's story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton's business units' market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city's two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton's mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

About EXPO Centre

Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation Edmonton EXPO Centre works toward a vision of being among North America’s top-performing venues and achieve that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. Edmonton EXPO Centre is Edmonton's largest and busiest venue, and together with the Edmonton Convention Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors every year.

About the Position

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is looking for Kitchen Stewards to join our Stewarding team. This role plays a vital part in maintaining clean, safe, and organized kitchen and back-of-house areas while supporting the successful execution of the diverse events hosted at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.

Note: This is a temporary position from October to December 23, 2026.

What we offer to enhance your experience:

• A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits.
• Guidance from seasoned event and hospitality professionals who will serve as your mentors.
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and grow within our event and hospitality operations.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.
• Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle.
• Access to our Annual Scholarship Program.
• Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct routine cleaning of food preparation areas, the Pastry Shop, Hot Kitchen area, kitchen equipment and tools, floors, walls, ceilings, gutters, hoods, and other kitchen areas.
• Manage waste by ensuring all waste is disposed of efficiently according to its category, including compost, garbage, used cooking oil, recycling, and cardboard.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the ware washing room.
• Support EXPO's sustainability commitment by adhering to waste sorting guidelines.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a hotel or convention setting with a medium to large commercial kitchen.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 70 lbs., and work in an environment with noise levels of up to 90 decibels.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, while collaborating with other departments such as Bars, Banquets, Housekeeping, Culinary, and Event Services.
• Availability to work mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.