Cook- Casual

Calgary, AB, Canada

Part-time

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Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Nov 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

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Description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.

Key Responsibilities

To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees;
To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively;
To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;
To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form;
To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus;
To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;
To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments;
To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;
To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures;
To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;
To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions;
To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
Red Seal Certificate preferred
Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting
Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets
Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift
Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals for residents, guests, and employees, following menus, production charts, standardized recipes, dietary requirements, food safety practices, and service schedules. Maintain temperature audit records, support special meal events and quality improvement, and comply with applicable regulations, workplace safety procedures, and resident rights.

Requirements

A Food Handler's Certificate is required, and a Red Seal Certificate is preferred; experience preparing food in large quantities, preferably in healthcare or retirement settings, is also required. Candidates must know food premises regulations and therapeutic diets, be physically able to handle heavy and hot items and stand for most of a shift, and provide or obtain a current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Skills

Food Preparation
Large-Quantity Cooking
Food Handling
Food Safety
Temperature Auditing
Therapeutic Diet Preparation
Specialty Diet Preparation
Menu Substitution
Recipe Compliance
Meal Service Scheduling
Budget Management
Knowledge of Food Premises Regulations
Teamwork
Physical Stamina

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Keywords

Food Handler's Certificate
Red Seal Certificate
Healthcare
Retirement Living
Food Premises Regulation
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
Therapeutic Diets
Specialty Diets
Food Handling
Food Safety
Temperature Audits
Standardized Recipes
Production Charts
Menu Planning
Meal Service
Budget Compliance
Quality Improvement
Resident Rights
Health and Safety Legislation
Vulnerable Sector Check
Criminal Background Check

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