Posted 11 days ago
Kitchen Assistant
@ NEK Group
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Shae Foods, a fast-growing large-scale catering company, is hiring a full-time Kitchen Assistant for daytime shifts Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at $18.00 per hour. The role covers food preparation, packaging, cleaning, food safety documentation and receiving, starting at the Cityscape location before moving to a new kitchen facility.
Pay:
$18 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with food preparation, portioning and basic cooking
- Package, label and store food products
- Complete temperature checks and kitchen documentation
- Follow HACCP, FIFO and food safety procedures
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation
Requirements summary:
- Previous kitchen experience and Food Safe certification are assets
- Basic Food Safety Certificate within first month
- Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8-hour shift
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Punctuality and dependable work ethic
- Strong attention to detail
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Basic Food Safety Certificate |
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NEK Group
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NEK Group is a family office that invest in companies ranging from early stage startups to growth stage companies.
Full company description
NEK Group is a family office that have been actively investing over the past 30 years in companies ranging from early stage startups to growth stage companies to VC/PE funds and the equity market situated mainly in United States, Hong Kong, China and South East Asia.
- LinkedIn followers
- 57
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8
- Reported office locations
- 87-E, Leandro's Avenue, Georgetown, Penang, Penang 10250, MY
- Other recorded names
- NEK Group
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
NEK Group is a family office that have been actively investing over the past 30 years in companies ranging from early stage startups to growth stage companies to VC/PE funds and the equity market situated mainly in United States, Hong Kong, China and South East Asia.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Investment Management |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Georgetown, Penang, Penang |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1984 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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At Shae Foods, we create high-quality food experiences that bring people together. As a fast-growing, large-scale catering company, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our dynamic team!
This is an entry-level position. If you have limited kitchen experience but possess a strong willingness to learn and a positive attitude, we want to hear from you!
This role supports kitchen operations through food preparation, packaging, cleaning, documentation, and food safety activities while following established kitchen procedures and instructions. You will be offered a consistent, full-time daytime schedule from Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. You will begin working at our Cityscape location for the first 2 to 3 months, before transitioning to our brand-new kitchen facility.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with food preparation, portioning, and basic cooking.
- Perform basic knife work and ingredient preparation.
- Package, label, and store food products.
- Complete temperature checks and required kitchen documentation.
- Follow HACCP, FIFO, and food safety procedures.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assist with receiving products and stock rotation.
- Support team members with safe lifting and general kitchen tasks.
Requirements:
- Previous kitchen experience and Food Safe certification are assets.
- Must obtain a Basic Food Safety Certificate within your first month of employment (we will allow time for you to complete this).
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and comfortably stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Punctuality and a dependable work ethic.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.
Compensation Includes:
- Hourly wage of $18.00.
- Paid flex days - Because we all need to take a break every now and then!
- Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business with long-term career advancement.
- Comprehensive group health benefits at zero cost to the employee (you pay additional only for dependents).
- A supportive, collaborative work environment that encourages culinary creativity
APPLY NOW!
Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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