Cook I

Alberta Health Services; Coaldale; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Coaldale Health Centre is seeking a Cook I in the Nutrition and Food Services department to prepare and serve meals per recipes and policies, while delivering patient‑centered service in a fast‑paced setting.

This regular part‑time role (FTE 0.40) requires lifting up to 46 lb, pushing carts up to 250 lb, and standing throughout shifts. You will assist with inventory, safety, sanitation and mentorship within the team.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Physically capable to lift food, supplies and equipment up to 46lbs and push/pull meal carts up to 250lbs.
• Walk and stand for the duration of the shift.
• Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
• 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.
• Journeyman Cook, Red Seal or equivalent (preferred).
• Customer service experience (preferred).
• Experience with preparing food for specialized diets (preferred).
• Workplace Health & Safety training (preferred).
• Experience monitoring waste, auditing, and calculating food cost (preferred).
• Inventory management & FIFO procedures (preferred).
• Cash handling experience (preferred).
• Experience in a hospital or long term care environment (preferred).
• Experience with Commercial Food Service Equipment (preferred).
• WHMIS training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high quality food following recipes and AHS policies.
• Assist and/or manage inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Safely operate and clean food service equipment.
• Comply with safety and sanitation standards and food safety practices.
• Provide mentorship within the department, as required.
• Support NFS staff during meal preparation, plating and assembly.
• Complete other food service duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Cash handling

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Sanitation Certificate or equivalent

WHMIS training

Tools

Commercial Food Service Equipment

Inventory management

Food cost auditing

FIFO procedures

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, portioning and assembly, and serving 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 established guidelines for quantity and quality controls, food safety standards, and 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: Coaldale Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 19-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• 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: Coaldale Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 19-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• 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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