Summer Kitchen and Facilities Assistant

3 weeks ago


Smoky Lake, Canada Métis Nation of Alberta Full time

**Summer Kitchen and Facilities Assistant**

**Location**:Nekinan Property, Smoky Lake, AB

**Position Status**: Full Time (40 hrs per week), Summer Student (May-August)

**The Organization**

**The Opportunity**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist with meal and food preparation.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, including taking out garbage, sweeping, washing and drying dishes and utensils, and unpacking and storing food and kitchen supplies.
- Ensure all food safety regulations are followed.
- Harvest garden vegetables.
- Light housekeeping of facilities.
- Assist with ground maintenance, small building maintenance and repairs, and set-up, take-down, and facilitation of events.
- General gardening, including weeding, watering, hauling dirt, and harvesting.
- Assist with office and accommodations tasks, including moving shipments, organizing materials and supplies, and assisting with the operations of Nekinan.
- Appropriately use and wear required equipment, devices, and clothing in compliance with OHS.
- Report any issues or defective equipment and adhere to WHMIS at all times.
- Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, citizens, visitors, and other external stakeholders.
- Other duties as required or assigned.

**Skills & Competencies**

We are looking for a motivated, confident, and hard-working individual who has a strong interest in supporting the operations of the Nekinan facility and performing indoor and outdoor maintenance. Commitment to teamwork is required in dealing with colleagues in everyday working environment. Other skills/competencies include:

- Knowledge and understanding of food safety standards and safe work practices.
- Ability to use common kitchen appliances and tools effectively and safely.
- Ability to operate power and hand tools in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, with an ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks and long-term objectives.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and willingness to learn new skills.
- Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to multitask and switch between multiple priorities.
- Political and cultural sensitivity.
- Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the MNA and Métis culture is an asset.

**Qualifications**
- Some knowledge of food preparation. Related education, training, or experience in a food service environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with power tools and lawn maintenance is an asset.
- 1-2 years of experience in maintenance or landscaping is an asset.
- Ability to lift 40-50 pounds.
- WHMIS and First Aid training.

**Other Requirements**
- Availability to work assigned shifts from Monday to Friday.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, with notice.
- Ability to travel throughout Alberta is a requirement.
- Reliable transportation and valid Class 5 driver’s license.

**What We Offer**
- An opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be a part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
- An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, and art.
- Personal development & career opportunities.
- Possibility of employment extension (part time or casual for students).
- he_Métis Nation of Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person



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