Cook

The Salvation Army; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected non-profit organization in Calgary is seeking a part-time Cook to manage dietary needs for residents at Agape Hospice. This role includes meal preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and coordination with kitchen staff. Candidates should have culinary experience, Safe Food Handling Certification, and ideally, a Journeyman Cook certification. The target pay range is $21.81 to $22.87 per hour. Accommodation may be provided upon request.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of prior related experience, with institutional cooking preferred.
• Experience in coordination of dietary services desired.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and coordinating dietary needs.
• Prepares and delivers meals according to needs.
• Maintains cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

High School education or equivalent

Journeyman Cook certification or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Title: Cook

Department: Food Services

Status: Part Time

Number of Openings (F.T.E.): 0.39

Hours per Shift: 10.5 hrs

Date Available: October 26 2025

Rate of Pay: $21.81

Responsibilities

As a member of the interdisciplinary team the Cook is responsible for the planning, coordinating and functioning of dietary needs for residents, guests and staff at Agape Hospice in accordance with the Hospice philosophy.

• Prepares meals and special dietary needs of the residents;
• Works in cooperation with other kitchen staff;
• Follows guidelines for the safety and security of food and equipment;
• Provides direction to Dietary Aides and others (volunteers) who may be working in the kitchen; holds them accountable for the accomplishment of their day to day tasks;
• Maintains a high standard of cleanliness in the work area at all times;
• May be asked to perform other related duties as required;
• Journeyman Cook certification or an equivalent combination of education and experiences;
• 1-3 years of prior related experience with at least one year of experience in institutional cooking for a conventional style system preferred;
• Experience in coordination of dietary services in an institutional setting desirable;
• Current Safe Food Handling Certification and WHMIS working knowledge of sanitation and hygiene is required;
• The successful applicant will preferably have a High School education or equivalent; completion of WHMIS food handling and safety training; CPR and First Aid required

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $21.81 to $22.87 with a maximum of $23.92.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity and candidate experience, skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Cake Decorating, Cooking, Baking, Sanitation, Knife Skills