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.