Full-Time Cook

The Journey Club; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

RRSP matching program

Growth & career advancement

Company events

Employee centric culture

Job summary

The Journey Club is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join the culinary team at Westman Village in Mahogany. You will prepare meals for residents, following daily menus and recipes, while ensuring dietary needs are met and food safety standards are maintained.

Join a collaborative kitchen focused on senior living cuisine, menu diversification, and health-conscious preparations. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth and professional development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook in a kitchen setting.
• Familiarity with sanitation procedures and best practices.
• Food Safety Certificate is required.
• Diploma or certificate from a culinary program is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders from front of house and prepare meals per resident preferences.
• Prepare a variety of meals according to daily menu and set recipes.
• Follow cooking instructions and deliver well-prepared meals.
• Adjust meals to accommodate dietary and health requests.
• Utilize diverse cooking techniques and ingredients based on experience.
• Keep workstation clean and maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Proven experience as a cook

Cooking procedures knowledge

Food Safety Certificate

Team player

Education

Culinary diploma or certificate

Job description

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Cook to join our culinary team at The Journey Club within the beautiful lakeside community of Westman Village in Mahogany.

A Journey Club Cook works with a kitchen team dedicated to developing and actioning a variety of recipes for our resident base. Our goal is to lead the way in terms of Senior Living culinary arts by consistently diversifying the menu’s provided and adapting to dietary & health requests on an as-needed basis.

Ready to join a team of culinary creatives & take part in bringing excitement to the plates of our Journey Club residents?

A day in the life of a Cook at the Journey Club:

• Receive orders from front of house staff and prepare meals according to resident preferences
• Preparing a variety of delicious meals according to the daily menu and set recipes
• Closely follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals
• Make adjustments to accommodate residents with specific diet/health concerns
• Perform a variety of cooking techniques and utilize various ingredients, based on experience
• Responsible for accurately preparing the workstation & subsequently the cleaning procedures associated
• Monitor & manage cooking tools and ingredients
• Develop new recipes that align with The Journey Club’s culinary management

What you bring to the table:

• Proven experience as a cook, preferably within the Senior’s Living industry considered a strong asset
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Consistent capability in following all sanitation procedures required
• Food Safety Certificate
• Proven ability to work on a diverse team
• Diploma or Certificate from a Culinary program will be considered an advantage
• A current and clear Criminal Records Check

As the benchmark within the Senior Living industry, we are pleased to provide you with the following:

• Competitive compensation package
• Employee matching group RRSP program
• Opportunity for growth & career advancement
• Company events and activities throughout the year
• Employee centric culture

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.