Cooks Assistant

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Covenant Health Canada (Grey Nuns Community Hospital) seeks a Cooks Assistant to support Nutrition Food Services. Under supervision, you will prepare and store fresh ingredients following catering/tally sheets and serve patients, residents, visitors and staff as needed.

Requirement: Grade 10, 2 years institutional experience in salads and sandwiches; ability to lift 20 kg, stand long hours, start early in the morning, and work weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or recognized equivalent required.
• Two years institutional experience in preparation of large quantities of salads and sandwiches. Able to work weekends, holidays. Able to lift 20kg. Able to stand for long periods of time. Able to start at 5 am. Able to handle temperature changes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, prioritize and store fresh ingredients according to catering or tally sheets.
• Assist in serving patients, residents, visitors and staff under supervision.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Weekend availability

Stamina/physical fitness

Early start shift

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Please note: Classifications Under Review.

Description:

Description: The Cook's Assistant works under limited supervision and in accordance with catering or tally sheets in prioritizing, preparing and storing a variety of fresh ingredients and foods that will be served to patients, residents, visitors and staff. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 41 Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Cooks Assistant
• Union: COV CUPE 41
• Unit and Program: Nutrition Food Services
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 17-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $20.06
• Maximum Salary: $21.93
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Cooks Assistant
• Union: COV CUPE 41
• Unit and Program: Nutrition Food Services
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 17-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $20.06
• Maximum Salary: $21.93
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 10 or recognized equivalent required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Two years institutional experience in preparation of large quantiles of salads and sandwiches. Able to work weekends, holidays. Able to lift 20kg. Able to stand for long periods of time. Able to start at 5 am. Able to handle temperature changes.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.