Reports To: Food Service Team Lead

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Position Summary The Food Services Team Member supports daily kitchen operations by assisting with food preparation, meal service, and cleaning. Under the direction of the Food Service Team Lead, the Food Services Team Member ensures meals are prepared and served to meet Fresh Start Recovery Centre’s standards for nutrition, safety, and quality. This role plays a hands-on part in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming dining environment that supports clients’ recovery and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation and Service

- Assist in preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to menu plans.
- Prepare basic food items (e.g., chopping, measuring, portioning) under direction of the Food Service Team Lead.
- Help assemble and pack lunches for clients attending work or off-site programming.
- Support meal service, ensuring food is presented appropriately and on time.

Sanitation and Safety

- Wash, sanitize, and store kitchen utensils, dishes, and equipment after use.
- Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas, storage, and dining spaces.
- Follow proper food handling, labelling, and storage practices in compliance with Alberta Health Services standards.
- Report safety concerns, equipment issues,



or hazards promptly to the Food Service Team Lead.

Inventory and Supplies

- Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries under the direction of the Food Service Team Lead.
- Help rotate stock to ensure proper use of ingredients and minimize waste.
- Notify the Food Service Team Lead when supplies are running low.

Team and Program Support

- Work collaboratively with the Food Service Team Lead and Food Services Manager to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Support food preparation for special events (e.g., BBQs, family dinners, celebrations).
- Model respectful and recovery-oriented behaviour in interactions with clients and staff.

Documentation

- Complete assigned daily checklists (cleaning, prep, and service).
- Record basic food safety and sanitation logs as required.
- Report incidents or irregularities to the Food Service Team Lead.

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off

Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Food Safety Certification (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Food Service Team Member (Calgary)
🏢 Fresh Start Recovery Centre
📍 Calgary