Cook Assistant (70306838)

Job summary

The Cook Assistant supports the preparation, cooking, and distribution of meals within a correctional facility while maintaining strict sanitation standards. They are responsible for monitoring food temperatures, managing inventory, and adhering to all institutional security and safety protocols.

Job details

Company Description Reimagining the Workplace Experience with Sodexo! At Sodexo, we go beyond traditional workplace solutions to create environments where employees thrive. From innovative culinary programs that bring daily delight to integrated facilities management that fosters productivity and well-being, our team plays a vital role in shaping thriving workplaces. At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. The Details: Work Schedule: To be determined Competitive Pay: $18.92/hour Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and complete all required background screening requirements to work in a correctional facility. Job Description Join Sodexo as our next Cook Assistant at our exciting new Corrections client site launching in September 2026. What You'll Do: The Cook Assistant supports the preparation, cooking, and distribution of meals within a correctional facility. Working under the supervision of the Cook Supervisor, the incumbent assists with food preparation, maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards, receives and stores supplies, and helps ensure the safe and efficient operation of the kitchen. The Cook Assistant is responsible for adhering to correctional facility security protocols, food safety regulations, and workplace health and safety requirements. Key responsibilities: Assist with the preparation and cooking of meals according to established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and production schedules. Prepare ingredients and food items by washing, cutting, measuring, portioning, and assembling products for meal service. Support meal service and distribution activities, ensuring appropriate portion control and adherence to food quality standards. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen facilities, equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas in accordance with food safety regulations and institutional procedures. Receive, inspect, store, and rotate food products and supplies following inventory control and food storage requirements. Monitor and record food temperatures and sanitation activities to support compliance with food safety standards. Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively, reporting equipment malfunctions or maintenance issues to the supervisor. Maintain accountability of kitchen tools, equipment, supplies, and chemicals in accordance with correctional facility security procedures. Follow all institutional policies, security protocols, and occupational health and safety requirements, and promptly report incidents, hazards, or security concerns. Qualifications What You Bring Secondary school diploma or equivalent. Food Handler/Food Safety Certification or ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe. Experience working in a commercial, institutional, healthcare, hospitality, or large-scale food service environment is preferred. Experience in a correctional, healthcare, or institutional setting is considered an asset. A team-first attitude and strong communication skills Physical ability to meet job demands (e.g., lifting, standing for long periods) Commitment to safety, respect, and inclusion Additional Information Why Sodexo? Because we bring the best of everyday to remote living. That means: Memorable food that fuels body and spirit Comfortable spaces that feel like home A culture of safety, respect, and belonging Opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive A chance to be part of something bigger, supporting essential industries and communities An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here And so much more! Ready to Join Us? If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're ready for purpose, challenge, and connection - then remote work with Sodexo might be your next great move. Apply today and help us make a difference, every day. Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment. Thank you for your interest in Sodexo. Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Curious to learn more? Discover why Sodexo is more than just a job - follow us on social! Instagram: @SodexoCanada LinkedIn: Sodexo Canada Careers Facebook: Sodexo Canada Division: Canada Corporate Services Province: AB Language Requirements/Exigences linguistiques: English Position Type/Type de poste: Hourly Job Type/Type d'emploi: Permanent Fly in-Fly out /Vol d'arrivée-vol de départ: No

What you’ll do

The Cook Assistant supports the preparation, cooking, and distribution of meals within a correctional facility while maintaining strict sanitation standards. They are responsible for monitoring food temperatures, managing inventory, and adhering to all institutional security and safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a secondary school diploma or equivalent and have or be able to obtain a Food Handler/Food Safety certification. Experience in a commercial or institutional food service environment is preferred, along with the ability to pass security clearance and background screenings.

Benefits

• Opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive • Culture of safety, respect, and belonging

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Sanitation
• Inventory control
• Food safety
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Portion control
• Security protocols
• Occupational health and safety
• Employment Equity
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Food Safety Certification
• Accountability
• Curiosity
• Criminal Corrections
• Cleanliness
• Communication
• Cooking
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Corporate Services
• Food Services
• Occupational Safety And Health
• English Language
• Facility Management
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Innovation
• Inventory Control
• Long-Term Care
• Security Clearance

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Security & Safety
• Hospitality
• Prep Cook/Assistant Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, All Other