Cook I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a Cook I for High River Hospital. This casual position involves preparing meals, assisting with inventory, and supporting the Nutrition and Food Services team to ensure patient-focused, high-quality food service.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to a positive patient experience while working a flexible shift pattern (days, evenings, weekends) in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Physically capable to lift up to 46 lbs and push/pull carts up to 250 lbs.
• Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills for receiving work instructions.
• Good English reading/writing for instructions.

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 AHS safety and sanitation policies.
• Provide mentorship within the department as required.
• Support NFS staff during meal preparation, plating, and assembly.

Skills

Grade 12 (equivalent)

Physical ability

English communication

Computer basics

Food service teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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. This Casual position is located at High River Hospital 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. This position requires you to walk and stand on your feet for the duration of your shift. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and initiative.

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: NFLES
• Primary Location: High River
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 04-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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:

Basic knowledge of and experience with computer applications. Must be able to read, write and communicate in both written and oral English language for text and numbers for the purpose of receiving work instructions. Experience in food service in a commercial, restaurant, or health care setting or Minimum 1 years’ experience in food service in a commercial, restaurant, or health care setting. Applications with a completed job profile and/or resume will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Journeyman Cook, Red Seal certification or equivalent certificate. Customer service experience. Experience with preparing food and beverages for specialized diets. Experience with recipe development and/or catering service (for retail positions only). Experience with inventory management; receiving deliveries, managing expiry dates, and minimizing waste while utilizing “First in- First Out” procedures. Experience in a hospital or long-term care environment.