Silvera for Seniors is a dynamic and growing charitable organization that provides a diverse selection of housing with services and supports for Calgary seniors from all walks of life. Join our committed, high-performing team to make a difference in the lives of residents. Our supportive living communities provide meals, housekeeping, and Life Learning & Leisure programs.

Our employees work hard to make our communities a safe, comfortable place residents call home. We reward staff through training, recognition, and opportunities for professional growth.

We offer versatile full-time, part-time, and casual hours. Our communities are located in all quadrants of Calgary, with our head office located just off Memorial Drive, in the Wood Building. In accordance with the Alberta Accommodation Standards, all successful candidates are required to complete a criminal record check prior to commencing employment and all offers made are contingent upon a successful criminal record check.

Reporting to the Culinary Supervisor, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals, as assigned, and to ensure the highest quality of service and experience for Silvera’s residents. Prepares and delivers food to the culinary standard established by Silvera. Responsible for the general organization and cleanliness of the kitchen, properly storing items at appropriate temperatures and rotates stock as per established procedures.

Responsible for the kitchen’s compliance with all safe food handling procedures to meet the standards of Public Health regulations.



Supports the preparation and delivery of food for all special events. Serves meals in a polite and professional manner.

Receives and controls inventory of all food, non-food supplies, and chemicals in cooperation with the Culinary Supervisor. Ensures the proper working order of all kitchen equipment. Reports resident concerns to the Culinary Supervisor or Community Manager.

Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Culinary Supervisor or Community Manager. Adjusts food items to accommodate residents and guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements. Maintain annual training compliance with regards to TLC training.

Travel between all communities to relieve other Cooks (Floater Cook only). Silvera for Seniors appreciates our Casual employees and continuously plans to evolve and strengthen our workforce by creating a multi-skilled resource pool in support of the excellent work we do. Our casual employment Policy 6.40 states the following bullet points: Casual employees must have availability to work at a minimum of 4 days per week, including some weekends.

Casual employees must be willing to work (and be trained) in multiple positions.



Casual employees must be willing to work and support all Silvera Communities in all quadrants of Calgary. Casual employees must work minimum shifts and must not refuse to take shifts offered without a valid reason and approval.

Casual employee’s employment, after three refusals to take up shift(s) or for not working any shift(s) within 3 months, may be terminated with Silvera for Seniors due to “abandonment of position”. Casual employees will not have any guaranteed work hours each pay period and will be called to work when needed.

The Employee

Scheduler will send emails to multiple staff offering same shifts, in order to get shifts covered right away. Shifts are first come first served thus the reason no guaranteed hours. Casual employees must report any time off request to the Employee Scheduler at least 2 weeks in advance.

Casual employees are not entitled to any benefits other than vacation pay. Maintains a high standard of hygiene and personal appearance. Technical expertise in utilizing cooking tools and kitchen equipment.

Must be detail oriented, creative, intelligent, and a critical thinker. Must have at least 2 years of cooking experience, with preference with institutional cooking experience. Post-secondary culinary education or Red Seal considered an asset.

Corrosive and non-corrosive chemicals Pulling and pushing, lifting furniture Rotational shift work required, including weekends. All shifts are 8.5 hours and will fall within the range of 6:00am – 6:30pm. A personal cell phone is required to perform the duties of this position. #

📌 Cook - Casual Part Time (Calgary)
🏢 Tenaquip NIS
📍 Calgary