Cook 2

The Good Samaritan Society; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre in Edmonton is seeking a team lead cook to manage all aspects of food production, distribution and quality control.

You will supervise Food Service staff, train new personnel and perform administrative duties, ensuring safe, nutritious meals for residents across shifts.

Required credentials include Red Seal Journeyman Cook and Food Safe certificates; familiarity with long-term care settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Team lead/supervisory skills are an asset.
• Red Seal – Journeyman Cook.
• BC Employees: Food Safe 1 and Food Safe Level 2 or equivalent; Alberta: Food Safety Certificate.
• Three to five years institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Experience with the elderly and disabled is preferred.
• Food preparation experience in a long term care facility is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• A genuine interest in working with the aged and chronically ill.
• Good organizational skills.
• Computer skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise food production, distribution, and quality control.
• Train staff and handle administrative duties.

Skills

Team lead

Supervisory

Food Safe

Institutional cooking exp

Elderly care experience

English communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Red Seal Journeyman Cook

Food Safety Certificate (BC/Alberta)

Job description

Location Good SamaritanDr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre
9649 71 Avenue, Edmonton, AB

Employment Type Permanent Full Time 0.52FTE

Start Date October 13 , 2026

Hours of Work 0915-1730 and 1130-0745

Wages $22.43 – $28.98

Employee Group CUPE

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a team lead, you will be responsible for the implementation, operation and evaluation of all aspects of food production, distribution and quality control. You will assign and monitor the work of the Food Service staff, train new personnel and perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties.

• Team lead/supervisory skills is an asset
• Red Seal – Journeyman Cook
• BC Employees: Food safe 1 (post July 29, 2013) and Food Safe Level 2 or equivalent. Alberta Employees: Food Safety Certificate or equivalent.
• Three to five years Institutional Cooking experience preferred (other relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience working with the elderly and disabled is preferred
• Food preparation experience in a long term care facility is an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships
• A genuine interest in working with the aged and chronically ill
• Good organizational skills
• Computer skills are an asset

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 is September 28, 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.