Cook

Next Youth Job; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Youth Job in Red Deer, AB is seeking a permanent full-time cook for our on-site restaurant. You will prepare and cook meals, determine portions and costs, supervise kitchen helpers, and maintain inventory. This position offers $17.50 per hour for 30–40 hours weekly, with start as soon as possible.

Requirements include 2–3 years of kitchen or food service experience and a secondary school graduation certificate. The job is on-site only, English language, and there are 2 vacancies.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in kitchen/food service.
• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• On-site kitchen experience in a restaurant setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and costs.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Client focus

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
• Posting Date: 06 Apr 2026
• Expiry Date: 06 Apr 2027

Description

Location: #8 5111 22 St, Red Deer, AB, T4R 2K1

Workplace: On site

Salary: $17.50 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Start: As soon as possible

Vacancies: 2

Language: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On-site: Work must be completed at the physical location. No remote option.

Work setting: Restaurant

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Job Requirements

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment; Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Job expires in 317 days.