Cook

Since 1960, Meridian Housing Foundation has provided safe, supportive, and affordable housing in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County. We are currently seeking a Cook to join our team as a key member of the Food Services department. This role ensures high-quality food production while maintaining safety, sanitation, and dietary standards.

Key responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities of this position shall include but not be limited to the following:

• Prepares and cooks food in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served
• Washes and puts away dishes, pots and pans
• Operates and cleans kitchen equipment and ensures its proper working order
• Serves meals
• Assists in supervising of and delegating to dietary staff
• Finds replacement staff if required
• Helps in receiving and putting away of the grocery order if needed
• Ensures proper food handling and maintains proper food temperatures
• Maintains accurate food inventories, rotation, labels, storage and usage to avoid spoilage and waste
• Ensures that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized
• Documents all necessary information in communication binder
• Completes general dietary and cleaning tasks to support department
• Participates in workplace inspections, department record keeping and creating safe work practices
• Assists residents requiring help

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years’ experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry is preferred.
• Collaboration: Ability to work as part of a busy and dynamic team.
• Organization & Time Management: Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work under pressure.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to read and follow standardized recipes, communicate and work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere.
• Leadership: Ability to supervise and lead others, delegate tasks.
• Problem Solving: Ability to adapt to changes and solve any issues that may arise.
• Customer Service: Provides courteous and attentive assistance to residents. Demonstrates professionalism and empathy in all resident interactions.

Applicants must be available to work a schedule that includes weekdays and primarily weekends.

Multiple positions are available

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• When would you be able to start?

Experience:

• Cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person