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 temporary part-time 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 protected 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. This position is temporary, with an end date of November 30, 2026, with the possibility of an extension.

The position may also be moved to a Casual position.

Benefits

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

Work Location: In person

📌 Temp. P/T Cook (Stony Plain)
🏢 Meridian Housing Foundation
📍 Stony Plain