Cook

Thorpe Recovery Centre; Blackfoot; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorpe Recovery Centre in Alberta, Canada is seeking a Cook to support client well-being by preparing and delivering nutritious meals under the Kitchen Manager.

You will follow dietary guidelines, maintain sanitation, and work in a respectful, patient-centered kitchen. Experience in a healthcare or commercial kitchen is preferred, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

The role involves menu prep, inventory, food handling, and assisting with trainings to ensure high-quality service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related experience.
• Food safety certification Level 1; Level 2 is an asset.
• Knowledge of food handling health standards.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time.
• Integrity, flexibility and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check required.
• Naloxone training within the first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu prep and food orders.
• Prepare food items according to recipes.
• Arrange and deliver completed meals.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of food.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Follow health regulations and safety protocols.
• Support waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
• Attend trainings and contribute to a positive service culture.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Criminal record check

Naloxone training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Safety Level 1

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Cook position plays a vital role insupporting the overall well-being of clients by assisting with the preparationand delivery of nutritious meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and foodsafety standards. Working under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager (ordesignate), this role contributes to a safe, respectful, and client-focusedenvironment by ensuring meals are prepared in a clean, organized, and efficientkitchen setting. The cook is responsible for meeting the diverse dietaryneeds of clients while maintaining high standards of sanitation, safety, andprofessionalism in a healthcare setting.

• Assiststhe Kitchen Manager with preparing menus.
• Assistswith food orders, receiving items, and managing inventory.
• Preparesfood items according to set menus and recipes.
• Arrangesand delivers completed meals.
• Ensuresproper handling and storage of food supplies.
• Operateskitchen equipment including knives, mixers, ovens, and dishwashers.
• Maintainsa clean and sanitary kitchen environment, including utensils, appliances, anddishware, following health regulations.
• Keepskitchen equipment safe and clean.
• Sweepsand mops floors; maintains clean preparation, eating, and dining areas.
• Monitorsfood quality and freshness, reporting concerns to the Dietary Manager.
• Supportsspecial dietary needs by following instructions and monitoring allergies andrestrictions to prevent cross-contamination.
• Participatesin training related to food safety, equipment use, and customer service.
• Providesrespectful service to clients and visitors during meal times.
• Attendsstaff meetings and workshops.
• Demonstrateseffective organizational skills and time management.
• Adheresto waste reduction practices and assists with recycling and compostinginitiatives.
• Followskitchen safety protocols, including proper lifting and safe handling ofcleaning chemicals.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• HighSchool Diploma or GED with related experience preferred.
• Food Safety Level One; Level Two would beconsidered an asset.
• Demonstratedknowledge of food handling health standards.
• Experiencein a commercial kitchen is an asset.
• Abilityto prioritize, plan and manage time.
• Integrity,flexibility and a quality assurance to safety.
• Abilityto work independently and as part of a team.
• Will berequired to obtain a Criminal record Check with Vulnerable sector check uponhiring and every 2 years of employment.
• All employees are required tocomplete Naloxone training, along with other mandatory trainings, withintheirfirst three months of employment