Job Description

About Us

Edmonton Meals on Wheels is on a mission to ensure access to quality food and
meaningful social connections for those facing challenges in preparing nutritious meals. As a community-centered non-profit agency, we are renowned for our outstanding meal services and our innovative engagement with the community through various events, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities.

Position Overview

An engaging opportunity exists for a summer position providing kitchen support in our fast-paced environment working alongside staff and volunteers. This individual will work in a team environment, assuring that our clients receive nutritious meals, desserts and snacks while filling in for staff vacancies washing dishes and receiving and storing goods. This role is scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week until August 31, 2025. Kitchen experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Display and adhere to safe food handling practices, cleanliness and hygiene Demonstrate excellent time management, organizational and interpersonal skills Support dessert, sandwich, salad preparation, packaging and assembling Delegate tasks to volunteers, with the support of the kitchen supervisors Store and date food items Assist with responsibilities of ware washer Assist order picking, labelling and checking frozen orders Related duties as assigned

Qualifications

1-year related experience. Experience in high volume kitchens is preferred Emergency First Aid and Food safe certification is preferred Security clearance for vulnerable populations mandatory Organized and able to handle multiple projects under tight timelines

Why You'll Love Working with Us

Experiencing first-hand the difference you make in the community Making a difference in the lives of people who do not have access to prepared meals Opportunities to cultivate new skills and meet new people Interacting with a diverse group of staff and volunteers

Wages and Scheduled Hours of Work

$16.00 per hour Scheduled hours are Monday to Friday 5:45am to 1:45am excluding statutory holidays.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@emow.ca by Friday, July 11th, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you currently between the age of 15-30? This position is funded through the federal government's Canada Summer Jobs, and as such this is a requirement of the position. Are you a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or person whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act? This is a requirement of the position. Are you a student who is legally entitled to work in Canada? This is a requirement of the position.
Location:

Edmonton, AB (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-11
Expected start date: 2025-07-18