Casual Cook

Kentwood Place

Red Deer, AB

The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta (SSA) is a not-for-profit organization that improves quality-of-life for Albertans affected by schizophrenia and related disorders. We’re very proud of our three housing facilities that provide housing for people living with serious mental illness and at risk of homelessness.

The SSA is currently hiring for a Casual Cook at our housing facility, Kentwood Place, located in Red Deer. Kentwood Place provides support staff 24 hours per day, 7 days a week for up to 25 tenants.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Three Meals and two snacks are provided daily. Applicants will oversee all cooking, storage management, and prepare a healthy, approved menu. While maintaining the Standards of Supportive Living Requirements, the applicants should be familiar with kitchen cleanliness, preparing meals according to an established meal plan, knowledge of portioning and safe food handling. The ability to keep all tenant matters strictly confidential and exercise courtesy and cooperation towards the tenants.

Qualifications:

• Must have experience working in a licensed supportive housing facility
• 3 years dietary experience preferably in the health field
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform tasks for the duration of a shift (10 hours), with minimal sitting
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food Handling Certificate preferred
• Current criminal record check required
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Follow kitchen cleaning processes
• Have knowledge of meal portioning
• Fluent in English with good written and verbal skills
• WHIMIS/First Aid preferred

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for a 10-hour shift
• Frequent bending, lifting, carrying, and reaching while performing cooking and cleaning tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 lbs
• Comfort with repetitive tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces
• General stamina to manage a combination of physical tasks throughout the shift

Casual: As needed (11-hour shifts)

Rate: $20.00 per hour

If your skills and experience match the requirements of this position, please submit your cover letter and resume by e-mail by clicking below.

Closing date: When a suitable candidate is found

Only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

For more information on the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, please visit www.schizophrenia.ab.ca

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you able to provide a criminal record check?
• Do you have a reliable form of transportation to commute to work?
• Do you live in Red Deer, Alberta?
• Do you have 3+ years of cooking experience?
• This position requires standing and performing physical tasks for up to 11 hours per shift. Are you able to meet this requirement?
• Are you available to work on the weekend?

Work Location: In person