Second Cook (Full-Time) - Leduc

Carrington Group; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP program matching

Personal time off (PTO)

Career development opportunities

Out-of-town work premiums

Job summary

Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities in Leduc, AB is seeking a Second Cook to join our Lifestyle Options - Leduc team on a full-time basis. You will prepare high-quality hot and cold dishes, follow Head Chef directions, and keep a fast-paced, organized station to support residents with diverse dietary needs.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and delivering meals with care for seniors. A minimum of two years in a commercial kitchen and Basic Food Safety are required; culinary training is

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Basic Food Safety certification.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Culinary training considered an asset.
• Experience cooking for seniors is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold dishes with care, consistency, and great presentation.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and standards set by the Head Chef.
• Keep your station clean, safe, and well-organized.
• Create meals tailored to residents with allergies or dietary needs.
• Store, label, and rotate food properly to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Basic Food Safety

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Cooking for seniors (asset)

Education

Culinary program training

Job description

About Us:

Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities provides affordable, supportive senior living with a focus on personalized care and healthy aging. Our purpose-built spaces and quality living experiences create an inclusive environment where residents and staff thrive together. Guided by our core values of care, trust, and respect, we ensure every resident can age with dignity and joy. More than a Home, it’s a Lifestyle.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Second Cook to join our Lifestyle Options - Leduc team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will prepare high ‑ quality food efficiently and safely in a fast ‑ paced kitchen while staying organized, collaborating with the team, and maintaining a strong tolerance for heat.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare hot and cold dishes with care, consistency, and great presentation.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and standards set by the Head Chef.
• Keep your station clean, safe, and well ‑ organized.
• Create meals tailored to residents with allergies or dietary needs.
• Store, label, and rotate food properly to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.

Qualifications :

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen (required).
• Basic Food Safety (required).
• Strong written and verbal English skills to effectively communicate with all residents, visitors and at all levels within the organization (required).
• Formal training in a culinary program considered an asset.
• Experience cooking for seniors as an asset.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package and a flexible health spending account.
• Company-matched RRSP program.
• Personal time off (PTO) days.
• Clear pathways for advancement and professional development.
• Premiums for out-of-town work.

We’d love to work with you—join the Lifestyle Options team today.