Location: Métis Crossing, Smoky Lake, AB
Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidates Found
Position Status: Casual
Step Into a Story That’s Bigger Than You
At Métis Crossing, you won’t just find a workplace, you’ll find a calling. This is a place where the past breathes through every fiddle strum, every bead, every story told around a crackling fire under the northern sky.
Perched on the banks of the majestic North Saskatchewan River, Métis Crossing is Alberta’s first major Métis cultural destination; a place of learning, healing, and celebration. Our Lodge, Cultural Gathering Centre, and sweeping landscape are not just buildings or land; they are living reflections of Métis pride and perseverance.
The Opportunity
Métis Crossing seeks staff for the position of Kitchen Hand. The successful applicants will play an integral role in supporting the culinary vision at Métis Crossing including the preparation and serving of indigenous cuisine and supporting special events. Working with the head chef and the ‘back-of-house’ team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in food and beverage preparation
- Wipe down and sanitize food areas
- Maintain and clean stations, wipe down and sanitize food areas
- Use and wear equipment, devices, and clothing required by Métis Crossing and in compliance with OHS
- Adhere to WHMIS at all times
- Other “back of house” duties, as assigned
Skills & Competencies
- Strong oral communication skills
- Able to provide a good guest experience
- Experience working with diverse audiences of varying cultural backgrounds and ages
- Flexibility to adjust to changes in schedule and assignments
- Attention to detail
- Able to work independently and with others in a team, as well as take direction from others
- Ability to work in a noisy, fast paced, multitasking environment
- Must be able to life up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in a physically demanding area, including standing for the duration of shifts
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic understanding of food service requirements
- Previous experience as a kitchen helper or server
- WHMIS and basic First Aid
- Knowledge and adherence to safe and sanitary food handling procedures
- Knowledge of Alberta history and cultural diversity
- Knowledge of Alberta Métis
Other Requirements
- Availability to work a mixed schedule of days, evenings, and weekends
- Ability to work at Métis Crossing in Smoky Lake
- Clear Criminal Record Check required
Employment Details:
- Schedule will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays
What we Offer
- A rich Indigenous cultural experience
- Opportunity to work at the first Major Métis cultural interpretive center
- Training
Please send your resume to employmentmc@metis.org
Métis Crossing thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
