Posted 14 days ago
Kitchen Helper
@ House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada)
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
The House of Commons (Canada) is hiring a part-time Kitchen Helper on a seasonal, on-call, temporary basis at $20.85 to $26.39 per hour. The role assists with food production, meal assembly, packaging and distribution in the Food Production Facility, with weekend and evening work and hours that vary from 15 to 35 per week during parliamentary sessions.
Pay:
$20.85–$26.39 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with food production and meal assembly at an assigned station
- Package and distribute food in the Food Production Facility
- Work weekends, evenings and extended hours across multiple locations
- Support catering services from coffee service to banquets
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Food handler's certification
- Experience in high-volume cafeteria or deli/sandwich counter
- Experience in meal preparation, plating and food packaging
- Knowledge of food safety methods and procedures
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Food handler's certification |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada)
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Full company description
The House of Commons is committed to help you realize your full potential. The House of Commons Administration provides Members of Parliament with services, infrastructure and advice to help them carry out their work on Parliament Hill and in their constituencies. This includes producing the House of Commons’ daily publications, providing technological connectivity to Members, and ensuring the Parliamentary Precinct is secure and equipped to accommodate a number of different activities. To view all our current job opportunities or add your name to the resumé bank, browse through the House of Commons Career Portal. La Chambre des communes s’engage à vous aider à réaliser votre plein potentiel. L’Administration de la Chambre des communes fournit aux députés les services, l’infrastructure et les conseils dont ils ont besoin pour accomplir leur travail sur la Colline du Parlement et dans leur circonscription. Entre autres activités, l’Administration produit les publications quotidiennes de la Chambre des communes, fournit aux députés la connectivité technologique nécessaire et s’assure que la Cité parlementaire est sécuritaire et convenablement outillée pour permettre la tenue de différentes activités. Pour consulter toutes les possibilités d’emploi actuelles ou ajouter votre nom à la banque de CV, parcourez le Portail carrières de la Chambre des communes.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,673
- Reported office locations
- Parliament Hill / Colline du Parlement, Ottawa, Ontario, CA
- Business categories
- Politics
- Communities
- Government
- Other recorded names
- House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada)
- House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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The House of Commons is committed to help you realize your full potential. The House of Commons Administration provides Members of Parliament with services, infrastructure and advice to help them carry out their work on Parliament Hill and in their constituencies. This includes producing the House of Commons’ daily publications, providing technological connectivity to Members, and ensuring the Parliamentary…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Legislative Offices |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 34 |
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Company Description
The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!
Job Description
The House of Commons’ Parliamentary Precinct Operations is currently looking to staff the Kitchen Helper position.
Food services provide various hospitality services to Parliamentarians and their employees, House Administration employees and visitors to the Hill. These services are offered by the Parliamentary Dining Room and cafeterias located in different buildings on the Hill.
Food services also provide a full catering service for a variety of functions ranging from a simple coffee service to the complexities of a banquet. We also offer Gourmet at home meals along with various gourmet market items including canapes preserves, pastries, wine and ready set bake meals.
The Kitchen Helper is responsible for working in the Food Production Facility and assisting in all food production, assembling meals, packaging and distribution for an assigned station.
The role requires that the incumbent work weekends and evenings, and at times extended hours and in multiple locations.
The purpose of this posting is to staff the position of Kitchen Helper on a seasonal/on-call/determinate basis (temporary). Hourly Rate $20.85 to $26.39
**For seasonal/on-call basis, the hours of work can vary between 15 to 35 hours. The needs are determined according to the parliamentary sessions. Work periods are from mid-September to mid-December, late January to late June. Operational requirements are interrupted during the summer months and between parliamentary sessions.
Top Reasons to Join the Food Services Team
Our dynamic and people-driven team works to deliver exceptional and quality service. In this role, you will be working in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment without compromising your work/life balance. You will have the unique opportunity to work in the high-quality food service spaces of our Parliamentary Precinct kitchens and the Food Production Facility. We also value and encourage training and development opportunities to develop your skills and talents.
Qualifications
Education :
- High school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience;
- Food handler’s certification.
Experience :
- Relevant experience in cafeteria and/or deli/sandwich counter in a high-volume food preparation environment;
- Experience in the preparation and plating of meals and packaging of foods;
- Experience in the application of methods, procedures and techniques to ensure food safety.
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [email protected].
Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is English or French essential. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.
Priority may be given to applicants who apply early.
Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.
Learn more about us! Visit Ourcommons.ca.
To learn about our hiring process, visit Eligibility and Selection.
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