Cook Helper / Short Order Cook - Prairies Region

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a Cook Helper / Short Order Cook in Alberta. Responsibilities include food preparation and safety, with an emphasis on contributing to an inclusive workplace. Ideal candidates will bring institutional food service experience and enjoy flexible working hours. Positions located in Cold Lake, Edmonton, Suffield, and Wainwright. Salary ranges from $26.12 to $28.39 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience providing food services in institutional, commercial or industrial environments.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to lift, push, pull and carry items up to 20 kg.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Assist in food storage and inventory management.

Skills

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to follow food safety procedures

Education

Secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Culinary Certificate Program

Tools

Food safety certificate

Job description

Overview

Cook Helper / Short Order Cook - Prairies Region

Reference number : DND25J-085996-000110

Selection process number : 25-DND-EA-NAST-535711-D National Defence

Cold Lake(Alberta), Edmonton(Alberta), Suffield(Alberta), Wainwright(Alberta)

GS-FOS-03

Salary 26.12 to $28.39 per hour

Closing date : 30 September 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Note: For further information on the organization, please visit the Department of National Defence website. The posting explains how to submit your application online.

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but for future vacancy opportunities.

The first applications will be collected from this process on June 24, 2025. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies. The second round will be collected on July 29, 2025. The third round on August 26, 2025. You will be considered for current and future vacancies; candidates will be assessed once and re-applications to the inventory will not be considered.

How does this work?

Step 1: Read the advertisement. If you are interested, click “Apply Online”.

Step 2: Tell us about yourself. Attach your résumé and answer screening questions in the online application.

Step 3: Qualificatons will be reviewed; if they match an opportunity, you may be contacted for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying the applicable employment equity group(s) in the online application under Employment Equity.

Note: Assessments may require technology such as email. We are committed to equal access and can provide accommodations to support participation.

Interest in other locations

Important: Those interested in indeterminate opportunities and able to work onsite at other DND locations may apply on regional selection processes. (Pro-tip: you may cut and paste answers).

Selection processes:

25-DND-EA-NAST-535711-A (Atlantic)

25-DND-EA-NAST-535711-B (Eastern)

25-DND-EA-NAST-535711-C (Ontario)

25-DND-EA-NAST-535711-D (Prairies)

25-DND-EA-NAST-535711-E (Pacific)

Candidates applying to multiple regional posters will be assessed once and results applied to each process if more than one application is submitted.

Work environment

Are you seeking a rewarding career opportunity within the Department of National Defence (DND) in the Prairies region? This process identifies talented individuals for current and upcoming opportunities where diverse perspectives are valued and where DND and the CAF work to defend Canada and Canadians.

Positions are on-site; you will be expected to work in person for the entire duration of your scheduled hours.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenure, language profiles, and conditions of employment at DND, in Wainwright, Suffield, Cold Lake and Edmonton (AB) only.

Positions are on-site.

Information you must provide: Your résumé and a clear explanation of essential qualifications.

Experience

EXPERIENCE

• EX1 : Experience in providing food services in an institutional, commercial or industrial food environment (e.g., restaurants, hotels, catering, hospitals, schools, correctional facilities, camps).
• Hiring values diverse experiences gained through work, volunteering, school, and community involvement.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job): English essential

COMPETENCIES

• CO1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
• CO2. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• CO3. Thinking things through
• CO4. Working effectively with others
• CO5. Dependability

ABILITIES

• AB1: Ability to follow food safety procedures
• AB2: Ability to consistently demonstrate attention to detail

ASSET EDUCATION

• AED1: Secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Notes:

• The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma include: a satisfactory score on a PSC test or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
• AED2: Culinary Certificate Program

ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

• AOC1: Possession of a valid recognized food safety certificate (based on position location)

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• AEX1: Experience in a mixed civilian and military environment
• AEX2: Experience in a food service environment
• AEX3: Experience as a short order cook
• AEX4: Experience in food storage
• AEX5: Experience at a sandwich bar
• AEX6: Experience in packaging food products
• AEX7: Experience operating cash registers or POS terminals
• AEX8: Experience in supervision
• AEX9: Experience in food preparation

ASSET COMPETENCIES

• ACO1: Communication
• Overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in assessment of ACO1.

Other information

We are an inclusive employer; qualified candidates may self-declare as Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. Spouses or common-law partners of serving CAF members may receive consideration.

Operational requirements

Depending on the position, additional operational requirements may apply; if so, they will be communicated to qualified candidates.

• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules (including weekends, evenings and holidays)
• Willingness and ability to overtime (often on short notice)
• Willingness and ability to travel locally
• Willing and able to lift, push, pull and carry items up to 20 kg
• Willing and able to attend mandatory training courses
• Willing and able to wear PPE in safety regulations

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

One or more conditions may be required depending on the position. Additional conditions could be required and will be communicated at time of appointment.

• Willing and able to complete a valid food safety program (location dependent)
• Adherence to the Code of Values and Ethics and related Public Sector/DAOD directives

Other information (cont.)

Online applications only. If you cannot apply online, contact us for approval to use alternate means before the closing date. Applicants must include a valid email address and ensure it remains functional.

Other information may include criteria used for appointment decisions such as alignment with team needs, experience, competencies, and organizational needs.