Cook - Casual

Job Description

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality food, nutrition and customer service to residents in a clean and safe environment. If you’re passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!

This position is for our Extendicare Eaux Claires Home, located in Edmonton, Alberta.

What you’ll be doing

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation.

• Prepares food and nourishments in accordance with prescribed diets.

• Maintains all required records and monitors quality and quantity of food.

• Ensure use of proper food handling techniques

• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring all work areas meet sanitation and safety standards.

What you bring

• 2-3 years' minimum experience as a Cook

• Current Food Handler`s Certificate

• 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 be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift

• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Robust benefits package.

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.