Cook - River Ridge Seniors Village

parkplaceseniorsliving; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits where applicable

Stable schedules

Job summary

River Ridge Seniors Community in Medicine Hat, AB is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious, appealing meals for residents in accordance with menus and dietary needs, while upholding high food-safety standards.

Join a supportive kitchen team at Park Place Seniors Living, where you’ll help deliver comforting meals, respect residents’ dignity, and contribute to a stable, compassionate dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, institutional, or long-term care cooking.
• Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Team-oriented mindset with strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals for residents per menus, recipes, and dietary needs.
• Support special diets and texture-modified meals with care and accuracy.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Use portion control to minimize waste and manage food supplies.
• Collaborate with the Food Services Manager, Dietitian, and kitchen team.
• Help create a welcoming dining experience that respects residents’ dignity and preferences.

Skills

Experience in LTC cooking

Team-oriented mindset

Independent time management

Education

Food Safe certification

Job description

Cook

River Ridge Seniors Community | Medicine Hat, AB
Park Place Seniors Living

Make a Difference—One Meal at a Time

At River Ridge Seniors Community, food is more than nutrition—it’s comfort, connection, and care. We are looking for a Cook who takes pride in preparing wholesome, delicious meals and wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every day.

If you enjoy working in a supportive team environment, value consistency and work‑life balance, and want your skills to truly matter—this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals for residents in accordance with menus, recipes, and dietary needs
• Support special diets and texture‑modified meals with care and accuracy
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization
• Use portion control to minimize waste and manage food supplies responsibly
• Work collaboratively with the Food Services Manager, Dietitian, and kitchen team
• Help create a welcoming dining experience that respects residents’ dignity and preferences

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in commercial, institutional, or long‑term care cooking (preferred but not required)
• Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain)
• A team‑oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage time effectively

Why Join River Ridge?

• Meaningful work—your meals directly support resident health and well‑being
• Stable schedules in a professional, respectful environment
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative kitchen team
• Opportunities to grow within Park Place Seniors Living, a trusted senior care organization
• Competitive wages and benefits (where applicable)

About Us

River Ridge Seniors Community is part of Park Place Seniors Living, a Canadian organization committed to quality care, safety, and respect for residents and staff alike. We believe great food plays a vital role in quality of life—and we value the people who make that happen every day.