General Help - Food Services

Job Description

Join Sodexo as our next General Help at our exciting new Corrections client site launching in October 2026.

You will have to interact with inmates in this position.

What You'll Do: 

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

What You Bring 

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• WHMIS certification or ability to obtain certification.
• 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.
• 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 

Additional Information

Why Sodexo? 

Because we bring the best of everyday to remote living. That means: 
 

• 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. View Sodexo’s latest awards here 

• And so much more!      

Ready to Join Us? 

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're ready for purpose, challenge, and connection - then remote work with Sodexo might be your next great move. Apply today and help us make a difference, every day. 

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.   

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.   

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment. 

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo. 

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

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