Cook I No Cert (2025-0749)

Carewest Innovative Healthcare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Calgary is seeking a Casual Food Services position. The role involves providing excellent customer service and maintaining a quality dining experience for clients, families, and staff. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years cooking experience, a Food Safe Certificate, and the ability to work independently. This offers a competitive pay rate between $20.52 to $24.59 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills are required.
• Graduate of a Food Safe Course is mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to clients and staff.
• Maintain a safe and aesthetically pleasing dining experience.
• Perform cooking and food preparation activities.
• Demonstrate effective communication and prioritization.

Skills

Customer service

Cooking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Position Status: Casual

Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Food Services

Hours: 0.00 FTE: 0.00

Shift: Days

Union: Non Union

GSS Shift Times: 0545-1400

Rate of Pay: $20.52 - $24.59

PCN: 0

Date Competition closes: October 08, 2025

The Opportunity

Position Summary: Reporting to the Manager, Food Services this position is responsible for providing excellent customer service to clients, families, visitors and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe, sanitary and esthetically pleasing dining experience for all Carewest customers. Other duties include a variety of cooking and rethermalization preparation and production activities requiring judgment and independence in accordance of client diet plans and Carewest standards, this includes quantity and quality control techniques.

In keeping with Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Quality Dining statement this position maintains professional, ethical and safe standards at all times while providing kind and compassionate customer service. The demonstration to work independently, to prioritize and communicate effectively is critical for success in this position. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduation from Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience is required;
• Demonstrated leadership skills required Graduate of a Food Safe Course is required;
• Red Seal certification is an asset
• Minimum 2 year of cooking experience is required;
• Experience with a cook chill/freeze system is an asset;
• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor are required;
• This position requires the ability to recommend solutions, take initiative and problem solve;
• High attention to detail and the ability to work under independently is required