Cook I No Cert (2026-1137)
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Description
Here’s your chance to be a part of our story! Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.
At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.
With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.
Help us make a difference and connect with us today!
Position Details
Position Status: Casual Location: Sarcee, Food Services BW Hours: FTE: Shift: Days/ Evenings Shift Times: 0600-1415/1030-1845 Union: Non Union GSS Rate of Pay: - 24.59 PCN: N/A
Date Competition Closes: October 21, 2026
The Opportunity
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Food Services this position is responsible for providing excellent customer service to clients, families, visitors and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe, sanitary and esthetically pleasing dining experience for all Carewest customers. Other duties include a variety of cooking and rethermalization preparation and production activities requiring judgment and independence in accordance of client diet plans and Carewest standards, this includes quantity and quality control techniques.
In keeping with Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Quality Dining statement this position maintains professional, ethical and safe standards at all times while providing kind and compassionate customer service. The demonstration to work independently, to prioritize and communicate effectively is critical for success in this position. Responsible for other related duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduation from Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Demonstrated leadership skills required.
- Graduate of a Food Safe Course is required.
- Red Seal certification is an asset.
- Minimum 2 year of cooking experience is required.
- Experience with a cook chill/freeze system is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor are required.
- This position requires the ability to recommend solutions, take initiative and problem solve.
- High attention to detail and the ability to work under independently is required.
About Carewest:
We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.
We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.
Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.
Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at .
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Short answers (2)
- If you selected an option that includes a work permit, please specify the permit expiry date: optional
- If you have a valid work permit, please specify your SIN expiry date optional
Pick from a list (16)
- For this position as a cook, you must be able to perform the following: Lifting food, supplies and equipment up to 46lbs and must be able to push/pull meal carts up to 250lbs. This position also requires you to walk and stand on your feet for the duration of your shift. Do you have anything that would prohibit your ability to perform the demands of the job? optional
- Journeyman Cook, Red Seal certification or equivalent certificate. Please indicate what education / certification. optional
- Do you have experience with preparing food and beverages for specialized diets. optional
- Do you have experience with inventory management and food ordering. optional
- Have you worked in food services department in either a hospital and or care home before? optional
- Do you have experience working with complex mental health clients or customers? optional
- For this position you must be able read and write English proficiently is this a skill you are able to perform? optional
- Do you have a Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate or equivalent? optional
- The role of the casual employee is to fill in when regular employees are not able to work; you can be scheduled shifts in advance however a lot of times you could receive a call at the last minute to come work that day. Which days of the week are you available? optional
- How many shifts are you available for each week? (Please note that Carewest requires all casual staff to pick up a minimum of 2 shifts per week)
- Which shifts are you available to work? optional
- What is your current immigration or work authorization status in Canada?
- Are you currently employed at Carewest?
- Have you previously been an employee of Carewest?
- I authorize Carewest to collect all relevant personal information. I understand this information will be kept confidential and used for the purposes of my employment application with Carewest. optional
- If you are the successful candidate for this competition, please be aware that proceeding with the hiring process will be understood by Carewest as implicit consent to the sharing of your personal information in InFor Go and Vocantas apps used by Carewest for scheduling and booking as part of the WFM (Workforce Management) system. optional
Written answers (7)
- With this role, you are required to take a leadership role in the department. How many years of leadership experience do you have?
- When are you able to start work?
- Are there any days/ times you are unable to work?
- Reference #1 (Name, phone number, email required)
- Reference #2 (Name, phone number, email required)
- Reference #3 (Name, phone number, email required)
- We prefer that references provided are in a senior role in the reporting relationship: Please list the job title and reporting relationship of references