General Help Part Time at Kamloops Correctional Center
Responsible for preparing, cooking, and distributing meals to service units while maintaining strict sanitation and cleaning standards. Duties include processing ingredients, portioning trays, and managing meal service carts.
- On-site
- Kamloops, BC
- Posted Jul 22, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
How you will make an impact: You will complete a variety of duties in the preparation and distribution of meals to service units as per the requirements of that Correctional Center along with sanitation and cleaning tasks. As a General Help, you will: Wash, peel, and cut of fruits and vegetables per the preparation schedule. Prepare, cook or pan food as per prep schedule Count, weigh and measure ingredients for assigned food production area Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures Portion meal trays and special diet trays as per meal schedule Load, deliver, collect and unload meal service carts to the pods Perform general cleaning duties including carts, trolleys, dishes and pots. Maintain storage areas in a clean and orderly manner Work efficiently and handle all equipment and products safely Perform other duties during off-service hours as required. Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management in a suitable timeframe About you: Grade 12, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience Must pass and maintain a clean criminal record Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal in the English language Physical ability to perform all job-related tasks Ability to cross-train and/or work in multiple departments Ability to operate all related equipment Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and organizational skills Must practice good personal hygiene Must be able to effectively give and receive instructions Must have week-day availability The hourly rate for this position is $19.09. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.
What you’ll do
Responsible for preparing, cooking, and distributing meals to service units while maintaining strict sanitation and cleaning standards. Duties include processing ingredients, portioning trays, and managing meal service carts.
Requirements
Requires a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and the ability to pass a criminal record check. Candidates must have the physical ability to perform tasks and be available to work weekdays.
Other relevant skills
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- Food Preparation
- Sanitation
- Food Safety
- Portion Control
- Cleaning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- English Communication
- Equipment Operation
- Productivity Improvement
- Communication
- English Language
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Interpersonal Communications
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
- Unclassified
- Sanitation Specialist
- Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 24 hours per week
