Cook I

Alberta Health Services; Bow Island; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a Cook I at Bow Island Health Centre to prepare and serve high-quality meals following established recipes and policies. You will assist with inventory, operate kitchen equipment, and supervise food service tasks with a patient-first approach.

The role requires English proficiency, a Grade 12 or equivalent, and a Food Sanitation certificate. It offers a temp full-time arrangement with diverse shift patterns in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Read/Write/Speak/Understand English.
• Basic knowledge of and experience with computer applications.
• Experience in food service in a commercial, restaurant or health care setting.
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items with limited supervision.
• Follow recipes, portion and assemble meals per guidelines.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and sanitation practices.
• Operate and clean food service equipment safely.
• Provide cash handling in retail settings and support staff as needed.

Skills

Read/Write/Speak/Understand English

Basic computer knowledge

Experience in food service

Cash handling experience

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Achieve meaningful and empowering work by becoming part of Alberta Health Services (AHS), where compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety are at the heart of everything we do. As a Cook I within the Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) department, you will directly impact patient care by providing nutritious, healthy, high-quality meal service. You will be accountable for performing various tasks under minimal supervision while using strong customer service, teamwork, organizational and leadership skills to: Prepare and serve high quality food following standardized recipes, menu documents and AHS policies. Assist and/or manage inventory and ordering of supplies. Safely operate and clean food service equipment. Comply with all AHS safety and sanitation policies. Complete cash handling duties (in retail settings). Provide mentorship within the department, as required. Provide support to NFS staff during meal preparation, plating and assembly. Complete other food service duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be able to: Measure ingredients, adjust yields, and calculate food cost, as required. Work with speed and accuracy while under pressure. Communicate effectively in English. Work as an effective, professional team member. Demonstrate a patient first approach as outlined in the AHS Foundational Strategies. This position requires you to walk and stand on your feet for the duration of your shift.

Description:

As a Cook I, you will be responsible for food preparation, portion and assembly, and serving of menu items with limited supervision. Your typical duties may include preparing multi-ingredient recipes from raw ingredients using various cooking techniques and established recipes, preparing meals using precooked products utilizing various re-thermalization techniques and ensuring meals are appropriately portioned. You will follow AHS guidelines for quantity and quality controls, food safety standards, and established cleaning and sanitization practices to ensure the cleanliness of cooking equipment and work areas.

• Classification: Cook I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Food Services
• Primary Location: Bow Island Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 18-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.56
• Maximum Salary: $29.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Cook I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Food Services
• Primary Location: Bow Island Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.56
• Maximum Salary: $29.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.Physically capable to lift food, supplies and equipment up to 46lbs and must be able to push/pull meal carts up to 250lbs.This position requires you to walk and stand on your feet for the duration of your shift.Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Read/Write/Speak/Understand English. Basic knowledge of and experience with computer applications. Experience in food service in a commercial, restaurant or health care setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Journeyman Cook, Red Seal or equivalent. Customer service experience. Experience with preparing food for specialized diets.Workplace Health & Safety training. Experience monitoring waste, auditing, and calculating food cost. Experience with inventory management & “First in- First Out” procedures. Cash handling experience. Experience in a hospital or long-term care environment.Experience with Commercial Food Service Equipment. WHMIS training.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

South Zone, Bow Island, Bow Island Health Centre

South Zone, Bow Island, Bow Island Health Centre

South Zone, Bow Island, Bow Island Health Centre