Cook 1

The Good Samaritan Society; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society in Edmonton is seeking a Casual Cook to prepare, cook, and bake meals for residents, staff, and visitors. Maintain high sanitation standards and assist with modified diets as needed.

A Red Seal or Journeyman Cook is preferred; two to three years institutional cooking experience is expected. Alberta Food Safety Certificate and basic computer skills are advantageous; experience with the elderly is valued.

Qualifications

• Two to three years institutional cooking experience.
• Red Seal or Journeyman Cook preferred.
• Food Safety Certificate or equivalent for Alberta employees.
• Experience working with the elderly is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and bake food for residents, staff and visitors while ensuring sanitation.
• Assist in coordinating meal production and quality/quantity controls.
• Participation in the quality assurance program and departmental meetings.

Skills

Red Seal

Journeyman Cook

Institutional cooking

Quality food standards

Food Safety certificate

Computer skills

Experience with elderly

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Organized

Adaptable

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors' care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

The Opportunity

Location Good SamaritanWedman House
10524 19 Avenue, Edmonton, AB

Employment Type Casual 0 FTE

Hours of Work Various

Expected Start Date As soon as possible

Wages $20.50 to $26.73

Employee Group AUPE

You will prepare, cook, and bake food for residents, staff and visitors while ensuring a high standard of sanitation in preparing and handling food. You will complete duties relating to modified/therapeutic diet and baking preparation by following established work methods in a safe and efficient manner. You will assist in coordinating meal production and quality and quantity control. Participation in the quality assurance program and departmental meetings is required.

Red Seal or Journeyman Cook preferred. Two to three years institutional cooking experience. You are knowledgeable and able to implement quality food standards and quantity controls. Food Safety Certificate or equivalent for Alberta employees. Computer skills an asset. Experience working with the elderly is preferred.

You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English. You are adaptable, organized and able to develop good working relationships. You have a genuine interest in working with the aged and chronically ill.

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Internal Closing Date: October 14, 2026 at 1500 hrs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.