Cook- Casual

COGIR Real Estate; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement living organization in Calgary is seeking a Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests, and employees. Responsibilities include meal preparation, menu review, adherence to food safety regulations, and participation in special events. Candidates must possess a Food Handler's Certificate, ideally with a Red Seal Certificate, and experience in large-quantity food preparation. The role requires physical ability to handle heavy items and a commitment to the organization's values.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting.
• Knowledgeable of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
• Able to lift heavy items and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver foods for residents, guests, and employees.
• Review menus and ensure meals are prepared properly.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Large-quantity food preparation

Knowledge of special diets

Food handling techniques

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate

Job description

Overview

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Reporting

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests, and employees


• Review menus and production sheets before preparing meals, and prepare and serve them properly and attractively


• Use proper food handling techniques


• Complete daily temperature audits for fridges, freezers, and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form


• Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic/specialty diets according to planned menus


• Make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place


• Adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishment


• Follow daily production charts, standardized recipes, and daily composite menus while working within a set budget


• Comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures


• Participate actively in planning/ preparing special occasion and theme meal days


• Attend department and facility staff meetings, in‑services, and other necessary training sessions


• Be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it


• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program


• Follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures


• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)


• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity


• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate


• Red Seal Certificate preferred


• Must have experience in large‑quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting


• Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating


• Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets


• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for the majority of the shift


• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset


• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.