Kitchen Assistant – Camp Kindle

Kids Cancer Care

The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta is passionately dedicated to helping young people affected by cancer and their families survive and thrive in body, mind and spirit. With a vision of providing a cure for every child and care for every family, Kids Cancer Care strives to end childhood cancer, while easing the pain and suffering of the disease through three essential program areas: 1. Camp and Outreach; 2. Research and Hospital; and 3. Education Support and Scholarships.

At Kids Cancer Care, we consider it an honour and privilege to do the work we do. We get to help deserving children and families and we get to see our community at its finest — volunteering, donating, hosting fundraisers and helping others.

We love our work and we love the children and families we serve. We take our jobs seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We pride ourselves on having a fun, vibrant and sometimes quirky team that works, laughs, cries, eats, plays and celebrates together.

We value diversity and the different perspectives and innovative thinking it brings. We like to surround ourselves with creative, kind, and passionate people and we welcome all qualified persons regardless of differences in physical ability, gender identity or sexual orientation, cultural or religious beliefs, or ethnic origins. We realize that what makes us unique makes us remarkable. We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment at all levels of the organization.

For more information on Kids Cancer Care and our work, please visit us at kidscancercare.ab.ca.

The Position 

The Kitchen Assistant is a casual position of up to 37.5 hours/week reporting to the Food Services Manager. As bookings increase, through the spring, summer and fall, hours may increase.

Position Overview 

The kitchen team plays a vital role in providing excellence in the areas of food services and hospitality at Camp Kindle. The Kitchen Assistant, in collaboration with the Food Services Manager and Coordinator is responsible for providing quality meals for all guests at Camp Kindle. The camp season currently runs through to November with operations most days.

The suitable candidate will have variable hours and workdays through this period. The population we serve is vast. When not serving our Kids Cancer Care families, we are a rental facility that offers programs and meaningful experiences for other groups. These groups range from medical groups, outdoor school programs, corporate retreats, band and choir retreats and other youth groups. Camp Kindle is also the venue for annual fundraising events for Kids Cancer Care. We are a licensed facility and may offer liquor services for adult functions.

Key Areas of Responsibility 

In accordance with the approved Kids Cancer Care policies and taking direction from the Food Services Manager or the Food Services Coordinator in the Managers absence, the Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for maintaining quality food services and meal preparation.

Food Handling

• Participate in the preparation, service and clean-up of meals.
• Ensure quality and efficiency of food production based on specifications set by the catering and food services manager.
• Help staff with food-related programs.
• Prepare meals in accommodation for special diets and allergies.
• Assist in general inventory and food waste tracking.

Health & Safety

• Report all equipment problems, risks, issues or challenges in the kitchen.
• Ensure that regulations are followed from any health and safety acts.
• Follow specific dietary requirements for campers and staff.
• Understand and implement allergy control procedures when necessary.
• Follow a kitchen checklist procedure for opening and closing the kitchen.
• Be knowledgeable in all equipment, food handling preparation and sanitation, have a current “Food Safe Certificate” or be prepared to obtain one within the probationary period.

Cleaning

• Adhere to prescribed “clean as you go” practices in the kitchen.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in all kitchen areas including storage, refrigeration, prep stations and cooking areas.
• Follow food safe practices as related to cleaning and sterilization of cooking equipment.
• Complete daily and weekly scheduled cleaning responsibilities as required.

Education and Certifications 

• Food Handling Certificate or Alberta Health Services approved Basic Food Safety Online Training.

Industry Knowledge  

• Mature, energetic, and hard-working and a passion for hospitality and food services.
• Must possess a high standard of cleanliness.
• Previous kitchen experience and knowledge of catering to special diets is an asset.
• Willingness to learn how to handle medically based meals, including oncology-specific diets, type 1 diabetic diets and celiac diets.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Other Requirements 

• Reliable transportation.
• Must provide a current Level II Criminal Records Check which includes vulnerable sector.

Closing Date

Applicants will be accepted until February 20, 2026.

Applications

https://kidscancercarefoundationofalbe.easyapply.co

Note: We are grateful to everyone who applies, but only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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