General Help (70306838)

Sodexo Canada Ltd • Lethbridge, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Sodexo as our next General Help at our exciting new Corrections client site launching in September 2026. This isn’t your typical job. You’ll be part of a team that keeps workplaces running smoothly every day. Whether you’re delivering exceptional dining experiences, managing facilities, or supporting daily operations, your work makes a real impact. You’ll help create safe, comfortable, and inspiring environments where employees can thrive. The General Helper provides support services to ensure the safe, efficient, and orderly operation of a correctional facility. The incumbent performs a variety of routine duties, including cleaning, food service support, material handling, inventory movement, laundry services, and general housekeeping tasks. Working under supervision, the General Helper contributes to maintaining a clean, secure, and functional environment while complying with institutional policies, security procedures, and health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• WHMIS certification or ability to obtain certification.
• A team-first attitude and strong communication skills
• Physical ability to meet job demands (e.g., lifting, standing for long periods)
• Commitment to safety, respect, and inclusion
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and complete all required background screening requirements to work in a correctional facility.

Nice To Haves

• Food Safety Certification may be considered an asset depending on operational requirements.
• Experience in housekeeping, food services, laundry services, custodial work, warehousing, material handling, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in an institutional, healthcare, correctional, or industrial environment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties in assigned areas, including kitchens, dining areas, laundry facilities, storage rooms, and common spaces.
• Assist with food service operations by setting up meal service areas, transporting supplies, portioning food items, and supporting meal distribution activities.
• Support laundry operations by collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens, uniforms, and other facility-issued items.
• Transport and distribute materials, equipment, supplies, and inventory throughout the facility as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, tools, and storage locations in accordance with established procedures.
• Receive, unpack, store, and rotate supplies and inventory, ensuring proper handling and storage practices.
• Operate basic equipment and tools safely, reporting maintenance requirements, safety hazards, or damaged equipment to a supervisor.
• Maintain accountability of tools, equipment, supplies, and chemicals and comply with institutional security requirements.
• Follow all workplace health and safety regulations, infection prevention standards, and security protocols, reporting incidents, hazards, or security concerns promptly.
• Provide general operational support and perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of the correctional facility.

Benefits

• Memorable food that fuels body and spirit
• Comfortable spaces that feel like home
• A culture of safety, respect, and belonging
• Opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive
• A chance to be part of something bigger, supporting essential industries and communities
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED