Kitchen Steward - Refinery Cafe (Fixed Term)

Role Overview

Join Irving Oil at the Saint John Refinery as a Kitchen Steward on a fixed-term contract ending November 13, 2026. Your primary duty will be to maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization within the Café's kitchen, storage, and service areas, playing a key role in supporting smooth food service operations. You will help foster a positive, branded employee atmosphere through meticulous sanitation, inventory upkeep, and equipment care.

Work Schedule

This role operates Monday through Friday between 6:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment including dishwashers, hand-wash, and pot-scrubbing stations.
• Sanitize kitchen workspaces, storage, utensils, knives, shelves, and other equipment thoroughly.
• Manage clean wares by sorting, stacking, and storing carefully; return items needing re-cleaning to proper stations.
• Maintain cleanliness of trash containers and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Sweep, mop, and tidy all kitchen and serving areas diligently.
• Break down cardboard for recycling and transport garbage to the utility room.
• Complete and maintain daily operational logs.
• Notify management of any maintenance or repair needs promptly.
• Foster positive relationships and support team goals in a collaborative environment.
• Adhere strictly to quality standards and operational protocols.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to thrive under pressure and handle a fast-paced environment effectively.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills paired with a friendly, energetic, and team-focused attitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous food service experience preferred, ideally between 3 to 5 years.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary ranges from $37,440 to $44,928, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Work inside Canada’s largest refinery, with a robust safety culture and amenities including a fitness center, on-site medical support, and employee café.
• Immediate eligibility for medical and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation entitlement.
• Wellness support with 24/7 access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Paid volunteer opportunities, company-led volunteer events, and a donation matching program to engage with community causes.

Company Commitment

Irving Oil embraces diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives of individuals from a broad array of backgrounds to drive successful team dynamics and innovations.