Food Services Worker - Casual

Job Category: Community Impact and Programs

Requisition Number: FOODS
002097

• Posted :
  August 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Employment Type: Casual
Schedule: Hours vary, typically Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional weekends required; flexibility and availability are essential.
Reporting to: Food Services Supervisor
City: Red Deer
Number of Positions to Fill: 1
RFR #: 2206

The Mustard Seed is committed to helping people who are homeless transition toward and maintain sustainable and healthy lifestyles. The Food Services Worker position supports the operation of the kitchen at the Red Deer location and is responsible for providing meal service for clients who are actively participating in programs and community events that may include meals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the delivery of a healthy and nutritious meal program including researching nutritional information and creating menus that fit the budget and available donations
• Carry out necessary food preparation and cooking
• Cook all meals from scratch with a lot of fresh food prep
• Ensure the cooler and freezer are kept organized
• Keep a current inventory of all kitchen equipment
• Provide direction to volunteers and create corresponding activities schedules, in the absence of the Food Services Team Lead
• Provide the appropriate reception, acknowledgement, and encouragement for donors, serving groups, and volunteers
• Implement health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Clean all Food Services areas to ensure health and safety standards are met
• Implement the procedures, standards, and policies of the Environmental Health Services Guidelines regarding how food is prepared, handled, and stored
• Provide coverage when Food Services Team Lead is away, to assist with the day-to-day management of Food Services
• In conjunction with Volunteer department, implement strategy to involve volunteers within Food Services
• Provide input to and assist in the implementation of program evaluation
• Provide information to the Food Services Team Lead regarding kitchen renovations or improvements and the repair or maintenance of equipment
• Identify problem areas and suggest methods to improve overall operations of the kitchen
• Attend required meetings and training
• Keep guests’ information confidential, updated, and secure
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Formal training in Food Services and/or a minimum of three (3) years experience working in a commercial kitchen environment
• Valid certificate from the Alberta Health Services Food Safe course
• Experience overseeing Volunteers in kitchen considered a strong asset
• Good organizational skills necessity for menu planning
• Ability to resolve conflicts as they arise
• Willingness to participate in any essential training required by The Mustard Seed such as NVCI and First Aid etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This is a "hands on" position requiring moderate to significant physical effort such as extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, climbing, lifting, reaching, carrying. Must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds.
• Position is often fast paced requiring substantial mental effort to analyze information and problem solve. Intense work environment where the ability to adapt and find creative solutions is essential
• Working closely with staff and volunteers required
• Working in hot and cold temperatures/work environment required
• Daily interactions with colleagues and guests required
• Employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times, which could result in them uttering threats, discriminatory statements, and other insults at your person. This may be in a raised voice, or in seeing unpredictable behaviour…