Cook-Westview-Part Time Calgary Alberta, CAN View Job

Tenaquip NIS Limited.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Silvera for Seniors in Calgary seeks a Cook to join our dining team across communities. Reporting to the Culinary Supervisor, you will prepare and deliver meals to a high standard and help ensure a clean, organized kitchen.

Rotational shifts, weekends; 8.5 hours per shift; 6:00am–6:30pm; part‑time 48 hours bi‑weekly with benefits; GED required, culinary training asset. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and travel between communities as needed.

Qualifications

• GED required; post-secondary culinary training or Red Seal an asset.
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience; institutional experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise staff and work well in a team.
• Strong communication and high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Measures ingredients according to recipes.
• Prepares and delivers meals to established standards.
• Keeps kitchen organized and rotates stock properly.
• Adheres to safe food handling procedures.
• Supports meals for special events and serves guests politely.
• Manages inventory with Culinary Supervisor accountability.
• Ensures kitchen equipment is in working order.
• Reports resident concerns to supervisor/manager.
• Participates in Health & Safety programs and training.
• Prepares and plates dishes; contributes to menu ideas.
• Adjusts items for allergies and dietary needs.
• Maintains TLC training compliance.
• Travels between communities to relieve other Cooks (Floater).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Hygiene standards

Teamwork

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Cooking methods knowledge

Education

GED required

Culinary training asset

Job description

Silvera for Seniors is a dynamic and growing charitable organization that provides a diverse selection of housing with services and supports for Calgary seniors from all walks of life. Join our committed, high-performing team to make a difference in the lives of residents. Our supportive living communities provide meals, housekeeping, and Life Learning & Leisure programs. Silvera provides a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace. Our employees work hard to make our communities a safe, comfortable place residents call home. We offer employment opportunities in dining, housekeeping, maintenance, and administration. Together, we serve the people who make their home with us. We reward staff through training, recognition, and opportunities for professional growth. We offer flexible full-time, part-time, and casual hours. Our communities are located in all quadrants of Calgary, with our head office located just off Memorial Drive, in the Wood Building.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Due to the current high volume of applications, we will not be accepting phone calls about individual applications.
All pre-screen questions must be answered fully for an application to be processed.
In accordance with the Alberta Accommodation Standards, all successful candidates are required to complete a criminal record check prior to commencing employment and all offers made are contingent upon a successful criminal record check.

Professional Development

Overview

Reporting to the Culinary Supervisor, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals, as assigned, and to ensure the highest quality of service and experience for Silvera’s residents. The Cook is also responsible to act in the capacity of the Culinary Supervisor in their absence.

Responsibilities

• Measures out meal ingredients according to standardized or established recipe.
• Prepares and delivers food to the culinary standard established by Silvera.
• Responsible for the general organization and cleanliness of the kitchen, properly storing items at appropriate temperatures and rotates stock as per established procedures.
• Responsible for the kitchen’s compliance with all safe food handling procedures to meet the standards of Public Health regulations.
• Supports the preparation and delivery of food for all special events. Serves meals in a polite and professional manner.
• Receives and controls inventory of all food, non-food supplies, and chemicals in cooperation with the Culinary Supervisor.
• Ensures the proper working order of all kitchen equipment.
• Reports resident concerns to the Culinary Supervisor or Community Manager.
• Participates in and promotes Silvera’s Health and Safety program. Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Culinary Supervisor or Community Manager.
• Prepare and plate dishes, have input into menu design in conjunction with the Culinary Supervisor.
• Adjusts food items to accommodate residents and guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements.
• Maintain annual training compliance with regards to TLC training.
• Travel between all communities to relieve other Cooks (Floater Cook only).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possesses the ability to organize and supervise support staff when necessary.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Maintains a high standard of hygiene and personal appearance.
• Able to work independently and as a team member to meet deadlines.
• Technical expertise in utilizing cooking tools and kitchen equipment.
• Has knowledge of various cooking methods and procedures.
• Must be detail oriented, creative, intelligent, and a critical thinker.
• Must have at least 2 years of cooking experience, with preference with institutional cooking experience.
• Must have at least a General Education Diploma (GED). Post‑secondary culinary education or Red Seal considered an asset.

Part‑time

Work Conditions

• Must be able to lift objects up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Will be required to do repetitive work.
• Must be able to withstand temperature changes.

Will be exposed to:

• Corrosive and non‑corrosive chemicals
• Frequent bending and stretching
• Pulling and pushing, lifting furniture

Hours of Work

Rotational shift work required, including weekends. All shifts are 8.5 hours and will fall within the range of 6:00am - 6:30pm.

A personal cell phone is required to perform the duties of this position.

*This Position is Part Time, 48 hours Bi‑Weekly, with Benefits