Kitchen Steward

Kitchen Steward

Casual | 6–18 hours per week

About Ronald McDonald House Alberta

Ronald McDonald House® Alberta supports families who must travel for vital medical treatment for their seriously ill or injured child. Our compassionate Houses in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Medicine Hat provide private family suites, warm meals, community support, and a home-away-from-home during incredibly difficult times. Each year, thousands of families from nearly 300 communities across Alberta stay with us—saving millions of dollars in accommodation and meal costs and finding strength in being close to their child and each other.

Why Choose Ronald McDonald House Alberta?

"I love being a part of a global community while also leading locally to strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare."

~ Caitlin, employee since 2024

Explore more employee quotes on our Careers page.

Your Role

As a Kitchen Steward, you help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment that supports the comfort and well-being of families staying at Ronald McDonald House Alberta.

This is a casual position based out of the Calgary Ronald McDonald House. The schedule is typically 1–3 shifts per week and may include mornings and weekend shifts, totaling approximately 6–18 hours per week.

Why This Role Matters

Your work ensures families have access to clean dishes and a sanitized kitchen space every day—supporting a safe, dignified, home-away-from-home experience while they focus on their child’s care.

Your Key Responsibilities

Scrape, clean, and sanitize dishes from the North & South Kitchen.

Clean, sanitize, sweep, and mop the North & South Kitchen, dish pit, pantry, and Grab & Go area.

Report equipment discrepancies and stock shortages to the Executive Chef.

Stock the Grab & Go area and pop machine.

Monitor and record dish machine temperatures and quat sanitizer PPM.

Monitor and record fridge and freezer temperatures for both North and South Kitchen.

Take out garbage whenever full.

Complete additional cleaning tasks as directed by the Executive Chef, Kitchen Assistant, or Facility Support Supervisor.

All other tasks, as required.

Required Qualifications

Post-secondary education.

1 year of related experience.

Ability to travel within the province of Alberta or access to reliable transportation for travel.

Standard First Aid, CPR-C, and AED certification.

Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract.

Able to provide a clear Police Information Check.

Nice to have

Experience working in a commercial kitchen or dish pit environment.

What we Offer

We believe that when our people thrive, our mission thrives. We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits

Competitive wage

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Growth & Development

Training and development opportunities

Opportunity to participate in cross‑functional committees

Flexibility & Well‑Being

12 recognized statutory holidays

Financial Wellness

Financial Wellness sessions

Culture & Community

A values‑driven culture where people come first

Social events and team‑building activities

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Safety

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural safety are guiding principles at Ronald McDonald House Alberta. We recognize the ongoing need to ensure DEI is reflected in our day-to-day activities; to champion continuous learning for staff, volunteers and the board; to create policies and practices that support DEI; and to find ways to measure our progress and continually improve. If you require accommodation, please advise us during the recruitment process.

Note first review of applications will be on November 16, 2026, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please note We have applied for a Youth Employment Incentive and are awaiting approval. This position is open to all qualified applicants; however, if funding is approved, we may need to confirm eligibility after a conditional offer.

Thank You

We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.