Cook

Alberta; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta is seeking a dedicated cook for fast-paced kitchen operations in a fast food outlet or concession. You will prepare meals, supervise staff, and maintain inventory. The role requires evening shifts with flexible hours and a strong focus on food safety and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of relevant experience and a secondary school diploma. Training covers preparation, safety standards, and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation requirement.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of kitchen/fast food experience.
• Evening shift availability; flexible hours including morning/day.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Maintain inventory and records of food and supplies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

Fast food outlet or concession

Tasks

• 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
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations

Supervision

Cook (general)

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day
• Overtime required

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

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Interest in compiling information to monitor food and supplier inventory

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to monitor food and supplier inventory

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes and foods, and to prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitians and chefs

directive

Interest in supervising kitchen helpers; and in overseeing subordinate personnel in the preparation, cooking and handling of food

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