part time cook

Extendicare; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare in Canada is seeking a Cook 2 for a part-time morning shift (6am to 2:15pm) with weekends. The role involves cooking per diet menus, supervising the kitchen, and may substitute for staff as directed by the Food Service Manager.

You will follow Extendicare’s standards and Canada’s Food Guide to ensure safe, quality meals. The ideal candidate has a Red Seal (or equivalent experience) and a Food Safety certificate with sanitation focus, plus strong organization and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Red Seal preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Food Safety Course (2 years) with sanitation focus is required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Excellent listening and a friendly, problem-solving demeanor.
• Strong organizing, planning, prioritizing and time-management skills.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow the therapeutic menu plan for diet and texture requirements.
• Prepare entrees for lunch and dinner and nourishments per standards.
• Prepare items for distribution with proper temperature and quality control.
• Guide others in basic food preparation and service standards as needed.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations and maintain sanitation.

Skills

Active listening

Problem-solving attitude

Team collaboration

Time management

Multi-tasking

Excellent attendance

Stand for long periods

Education

Red Seal preferred

2-year Food Safety Course

Job description

Job Description

Title of position: Cook 2 – Part time

Morning Shift 6am to 2.15pm with weekends-

Effective data: ASAP

Job Posting date: Jan 23,2026.

This position reports to the Food Service Manager and primarily involves performing the duties outlined in the Cook 2 Job Description. As a fill-in, the focus will be on cooking food according to the menu, including special diets. Additionally, this role includes overseeing the kitchen, which may involve substituting for staff and performing other tasks as assigned by the Food Service Manager.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certificate Preferred or work experience equivalent.
• Food Service experience an asset
• Minimum 2-year Food Safety Course certificate with Sanitation Focus.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Be an active listener who projects a friendly, problem-solving approach and demeanor.
• Super organizing, planning, prioritizing, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Proven experience in taking personal responsibility for seeking information from various sources enables others' learning through sharing experiences, coaching and mentoring.
• Works independently as well as collaboratively within the team
• Excellent attendance required

Responsibilities

• Following the therapeutic menu plan for diet and texture requirements
• Preparing entrees for lunch and dinner and preparing items for nourishments according to standards set by Extendicare, Public Health and Canada’s Food Guide
• Preparing food items for distribution to dining areas while ensuring temperature and quality control
• Provide assistance and guidance to others as required- directs dietary aides in basic food preparation/ service standards
• To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen
• Always keep aware of kitchen sanitation.
• Ensure that food is of correct quality and standard upon delivery and in storage
• Daily menu is posted as required
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure staff are compliant with proper food safe procedures

Time Type

Part time

At Extendicare, we've spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.