Kitchen - Cook

Calgary-Drop-in-&-Rehab-Society-Centr; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Calgary-Drop-in-&-Rehab-Society-Centr is seeking a full-time Kitchen - Cook to join our Free Goods Program. You will prepare meals, follow recipes, and maintain high standards of food quality and service in a communal kitchen setting.

You will mentor volunteers, ensure a safe, clean work environment, and manage inventory according to safety practices and FIFO. This role supports guests with dignity and care, aligning with our mission and values.

Qualifications

• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Proficient in Office 365 and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Commitment to the agency's mission, values and work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals by following recipes and production schedules.
• Set up and maintain clean, organized workstations and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Mentor volunteers and foster teamwork, learning and exceptional service.
• Uphold food safety and inventory controls, including labeling and FIFO to minimize waste.

Skills

Stamina

Teamwork

Tools

Office 365

Job description

The Opportunity

Position Title: Kitchen - Cook
Reports To: Manager, Food & Volunteer Services or Kitchen Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per rotation with 5 days on and 2 days off.
Location: 1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, Calgary, Alberta

About the Department

Our Free Goods Program (Kitchen) department is a communal kitchen providing freshly cooked meals to our guests. We take pride in curating menus, meals and sourcing produce to ensure people have access to food and food security.

What You’ll Do

Every role at the DI makes a difference. In this position, you will:

• Deliver exceptional meal service by preparing and crafting high-quality menu items, expertly following recipes and production schedules, and ensuring seamless banquet-style service through efficient meal staging, temperature management, and continuous line replenishment to ensure every client receives a quality dining experience with dignity and care.
• Keep operations running smoothly by setting up and maintaining workstations, mastering commercial kitchen equipment, supporting high-volume meal service, receiving and organizing food deliveries, and contributing to a culture of teamwork, cleanliness, and food safety every step of the way.
• Help build an engaging and inclusive kitchen community by mentoring volunteers, demonstrating culinary techniques and safety practices, and fostering strong relationships that inspire teamwork, learning, and exceptional service.
• Champion food safety and quality by upholding AHS standards, following safe food handling and sanitization practices, and expertly managing inventory through temperature monitoring, product labeling, and FIFO rotation to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.

What You Bring

We know that great people come from all kinds of backgrounds. You don’t have to check every single box! If you’re passionate about helping others and share our values, we want to hear from you.

What we need from you

• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Proficient use of computers, Microsoft Office and any other database software(s) used to track service delivery; be proficient in Office365 and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• A genuine commitment to the mission, vision, values, and work of the agency.

Nice to Have’s

• Food Handlers Certificate is considered an asset
• Capacity to provide leadership