Ethnic Food Cook

TOP NOTCH CATERERS LTD.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta is seeking a cook to support hospital or facility kitchen operations, with responsibilities ranging from meal preparation to menu planning and inventory control. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 1–2 years of cooking experience, a secondary education certificate, and the ability to adapt to various shifts including mornings, days, and evenings. Training for special diets and allergy-aware meal prep is part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year to 2 years kitchen or cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Experience handling food for allergies or special diets helpful.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special events as part of kitchen operations.
• Determine portion sizes and meal costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for events.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Organize buffets and banquets.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Team player

Organized

Judgement

Time management

Client focus

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

South Indian

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Support for persons with disabilities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

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Interest in compiling information to monitor food and supplier inventory

Methodical

Interest in compiling information to monitor food and supplier inventory

Objective

Interest in precision working to prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes and foods, and to prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitians and chefs

Directive

Interest in supervising kitchen helpers; and in overseeing subordinate personnel in the preparation, cooking and handling of food

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Typical ability expectations for this job

Are you passionate about cooking? Do you have a keen sense of taste and smell? Is keeping a clean environment important to you? Then you may want to see if becoming a cook is the recipe for your career.