Cook

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals following Canada’s Food Guide and dietician-approved menus
• Utilize various cookery methods including boiling, steaming, roasting, grilling, and braising
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards, including temperature audits and inventory rotation
• Ensure all food items are properly labeled, dated, and stored in refrigerators or freezers
• Clean and maintain food preparation devices and kitchen equipment to high standards
• Manage kitchen waste and maintain cleanliness in the dining room and food storage areas
• Communicate effectively with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth food service operations

Requirements

• Red Seal Certification (food services and food handling)
• Food Safe Level 1 certification
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification
• WHMIS and Universal Precautions training
• One year of experience working in an industrial kitchen setting
• Completion of a formal post-secondary program (minimum one academic year)
• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel within Calgary
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 30 pounds
• Ability to pass a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance

About the Company

The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda for more than 130 years. As a faith- and values-based organization, we provide necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter, while supporting those experiencing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. We are a diverse team of purpose-driven professionals dedicated to our mission of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship.