Cook (Full Time)

Chinese Christian Wing Kei Nursing Home; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinese Christian Wing Kei Nursing Home in Calgary, AB, is seeking a full-time Cook to manage meal preparation and delivery for residents within Wing Kei's mission and standards.

Responsibilities include cooking, stocking, maintaining sanitary kitchen areas, training aides, and collaborating with the health care team. Candidates should have a certified food handler or be willing to obtain certification within 60 days, plus institutional cooking experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Food Handler or willing to obtain certification within 60 days.
• 3 years institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quantity food production, sanitation and safety standards.
• Good written and spoken communication; Cantonese or Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, serves and distributes food.
• Unpacks and restocks supplies.
• Maintains proper food rotation to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Keeps kitchen, kitchenette and storage areas clean and sanitary.
• Trains Food Services Aides.
• Follows Wing Kei policies and standards.
• Communicates effectively with residents, staff, volunteers and health care team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Certified Food Handler

Institutional cooking

Food production knowledge

Sanitation and safety

Communication skills

Cantonese/Mandarin asset

Job description

Job Category: Hospitality and Facility Careers

Requisition Number: COOK0001057

• Posted : September 3, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Wing Kei Locations
Calgary, AB, CAN

Description

Working within the mission, vision and values of Wing Kei, this position is accountable for the organization and delivery of food and supplies for meal service to residents. This includes providing a resident-focused approach to food service delivery that is timely, safe, efficient, and cost effective.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs all duties in relation to the preparation, cooking, serving and distribution of food
• Unpacks and restocks supplies
• Maintains established food rotation in storage to minimize spoilage & waste
• Maintains kitchen, kitchenettes & storage areas in orderly & sanitary manner
• Responsible for training of Food Services Aides
• Demonstrates knowledge of and observes all Food Services policies, procedures and standards of Wing Kei
• Maintains good communication and interpersonal relationships with the public, residents, volunteers and other health care team members
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A Certified Food Handler or willing to gain certification within 60 days of commencing employment
• 3 years institutional cooking experience is preferred
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of quantity food production, and knowledge of sanitation and safety standards for food services area
• Communicates well in writing, speaking and presenting; ability to communicate in Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset.