Kitchen Assistant
Casual | Variable Days | 3:30–8:00 p.m.
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 Assistant, you will support the Executive Chef with the Home for Dinner meal program, help manage daily kitchen operations, guide and support kitchen volunteers, and maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation.
This is a casual position based at the Calgary Ronald McDonald House. Shifts are from 3:30–8:00 p.m. on variable days, based on operational needs.
Why This Role Matters
Your work helps families enjoy a warm meal and a welcoming place to gather while caring for their child. By preparing quality food and supporting volunteers, you help create daily moments of comfort, connection, and care.
Your Key Responsibilities
Support the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, including menu planning, inventory control, safety, sanitation, and volunteer management.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes and menu specifications, monitoring quality, consistency, and presentation during preparation and service.
Complete daily kitchen closing duties, including washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing sinks and counters, sweeping and mopping floors, and taking out garbage.
Required Qualifications
Nice to Haves
What we Offer
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
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.
Thank You
We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.