Current Placement Opportunities

Edmonton (and Surrounding) Placements

Mojo Jojo Pickles - Seasonal Retail Distribution

Mojo Jojo Pickles is looking for a Part-Time Student Food Distribution Marketing Assistant


Job Description: We are seeking a personable, motivated and creative Part-Time Food Distribution Marketing Assistant to work on the expansion of our product line in Western Canada. The successful candidate will work closely with our Marketing Manager to develop and implement marketing strategies that promote our brand and increase customer engagement.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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Qualified applicants will be forwarded to potential employers. All hiring decisions/negotiations are made by the employer and the student candidate. Food Futures works collaboratively with employers and students to create meaningful work experiences, please contact us for more information.

Marketing Manager - Mother May I

Mother May I is looking for a Marketing Manager


Dipping Local with MotherMayi Hummus:


My recipes are ancient, coming all the way from back home. What makes my hummus unique? Despite the fact that this hummus recipe is 100 years old, I use minimal ingredients for this wholesome dish. My Hummus line up consists of vibrant colors, flavors and give hummus a whole new meaning with a modern twist on it! Vegan, gluten free and no preservatives. As good as it gets!


Looking for a fun, energetic, passionate foodie that wants to engage in the culture and events Edmonton has to offer. In our off weeks when markets are not as busy, we will fill your hours with instore sales while visiting any partner stores and learning more about the culture and team.


job description

desired qualifications / key competencies

hourly wage: $17

hours worked per week and schedule of work:

Many markets run on the weekends, however there are many markets (and new ones coming!) that offer weekdays as well

location of the work: Edmonton-wide, St Albert Farmers Market, Bountiful Farmer's Market, Callingwood Market and more.

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Qualified applicants will be forwarded to potential employers. All hiring decisions/negotiations are made by the employer and the student candidate. Food Futures works collaboratively with employers and students to create meaningful work experiences, please contact us for more information.

Mushroom Master - Untamed Feast Inc.

Untamed Feast Inc. is looking for a Mushroom Master / Warehouse Assistant

Untamed Feast is a Canadian mushroom company specializing in mushrooms including wild morels, porcini, chanterelles, chaga, and others. We believe that Nature effortlessly provides the best tasting and most nutritious foods. Harvesting wild mushrooms and “weeds” has been passed down to us by our grandparents and we are proud to revive these traditions. We built this business to have a life full of adventure, to keep us connected to nature, and to elevate mushrooms and the role they play in a secure & sustainable food system.

Job description

Warehouse assistant

duties/roles of the job 

desired qualifications / key competencies

hourly wage: $18/hr

hours worked per week and schedule of work: 6-8 hours / week.  Between the hours of 8-4. The day of the week is flexible. Occasionally a second shift will be available.

location/address of the work: Riel Business Park St. Albert, AB

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Qualified applicants will be forwarded to potential employers. All hiring decisions/negotiations are made by the employer and the student candidate. Food Futures works collaboratively with employers and students to create meaningful work experiences, please contact us for more information.

Meal Prep, Culinary - Poco Loco Cocina Inc.

Poco Loco Concina Inc is looking for Commercial Kitchen Help – Culinary/Food Prep


Poco Loco Cocina Inc., a specialty food producing commercial kitchen specializing in gluten free, sugar free, low carb food is looking for more team members. Are you a creative person who loves making a difference all while having fun? Do you take pride in what you create? If so, come join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player. Someone who takes pride in their work. The food we offer is unique and makes a difference to our customers. The work we do is important to the health and

wellbeing of the clients we serve.


Job Type: Flexible - Part time/Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday – 9 am to 5 pm – (Flexible Evenings and weekends)

Salary: $16 per hour – negotiable based on experience – Unlimited Growth potential

Location: 4503 Gateway Blvd., Edmonton, AB – Free onsite parking – Bus route in front of facility


Skills and key competencies:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time in the kitchen

• Food Preparation - Culinary

• Safe knife handling

• Good communication skills – ability to read and understand recipes in English

• Time management – ability to complete tasks and multitask in a timely manner

• Attention to detail – ability to get the task completed correctly

Responsibilities:

• Wash, Prepare, Bake, vegetables and proteins as described in recipes

• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as mixers, blenders, ovens

• Clean and maintain station in practicing proper sanitation protocols

• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes

• Maintain logs: Fridge/freezer temperature, ingredient and packaging inventory, etc.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an Alberta post-secondary institution or graduated within the last 6 months

• Resident of Alberta

• Able to legally work in Canada without sponsorship

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Qualified applicants will be forwarded to potential employers. All hiring decisions/negotiations are made by the employer and the student candidate. Food Futures works collaboratively with employers and students to create meaningful work experiences, please contact us for more information.

Kitchen Help, Baker, Cake Decorator  - Poco Loco Cocina Inc.

Poco Loco Cocina Inc. is looking for a Kitchen Help - Baker - Cake Decorator


Poco Loco Cocina Inc., a specialty food producing commercial kitchen specializing in gluten free, sugar free, low carb food is looking for more team members. Are you a creative person who loves making a difference all while having fun? Do you take pride in what you create? If so, come join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player. Someone who takes pride in their work. The food we offer is unique and makes a difference to our customers. The work we do is important to the health and

wellbeing of the clients we serve.


Job Type: Flexible - Part time/Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday – 9 am to 5 pm – (Flexible Evenings and weekends)

Salary: starting at $16 per hour – negotiable based on experience – Unlimited Growth Potential

Location: 4503 Gateway Blvd., Edmonton, AB – Free onsite parking – Bus route in front of facility


Skills and key competencies:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time in the kitchen

• Baking experience

• Cake decorating an asset

• Good communication skills – ability to read and understand recipes in English

• Time management – ability to complete tasks and multitask in a timely manner

• Attention to detail – ability to get the task completed correctly

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, bake, decorate, cakes, cupcakes, pastries, cookies and such as described in recipes

• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as mixers, blenders, ovens

• Clean and maintain station in practicing proper sanitation protocols

• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes

• Maintain logs such as temperature, production, etc.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an Alberta post-secondary institution or graduated within the last 12 months

• Resident of Alberta

• Able to legally work in Canada without sponsorship


Please send resume and cover letter to email: admin@pocoloco.ca

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Qualified applicants will be forwarded to potential employers. All hiring decisions/negotiations are made by the employer and the student candidate. Food Futures works collaboratively with employers and students to create meaningful work experiences, please contact us for more information.

Calgary (and surrounding) Placements

Marketing & Communication Intern - K Kim Chi 

K Kim Chi is looking for a "Marketing & Communication Intern"

Work Period: Jan - April 2024

Job description

desired qualifications

Hourly wage: $15

Schedule of work: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

location/address of the work: 3530 11a St NE #4, Calgary, AB T2E 6M7

Marketing Coordinator (Junior) - LAST SPIKE BREWERY LTD.

Last Spike Brewery is Hiring a Marketing Coordinator – Junior

Position Title: Marketing Coordinator – Junior
Reporting to: General Manager; Marketing Coordinator - Lead
Direct Reports: None
Indirect Reports: None

Position Purpose

The junior Marketing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the lead Marketing Coordinator with design and production of sales and marketing assets, social media postings, merchandising and will work closely with the Sales team and any external 3 rd stakeholders in this area of expertise.

Support to packaging operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Experience, and General Requirements

Physical Requirements

(Cochran) Production and Packaging Assistant - Real Treat Kitchen Ltd.

Real Treat Kitchen Ltd. is looking for a Production and Packaging Assistant

Job Description

Real Treat is an award-winning producer of organic gourmet cookies. Our products are available across North America in partnership with retailers such as Whole Foods and Loblaws, and many more independents and gift companies. We are a small team that works hard to achieve great things in our modest production space. We share a love for delicious food in beautiful packages and take great pride in the quality of our work.

The student will assist the Head Baker with ingredient preparation and portioning, as well as cookie packaging and order fulfillment. The student will assist with record keeping to ensure traceability of ingredients and end products from procurement through fulfillment. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain firsthand experience in all stages of food production and the protocols related to organic certification.

Duties/roles of the job 

Qualifications

Hourly Wage  $15/hr

Hours worked per week and schedule of work: 30 – 40 hours per week, depending on order volume. Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm.

Location of work: 65 Carolina Drive, Cochrane

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Southern Alberta Placements

Spruce Grove