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Cook

Food Services

Preparing nutritious meals

Cooks chop, stir, sauté, bake, and more, following established recipes using raw ingredients and various cooking techniques to prepare healthy food for patients and clients at AHS facilities.

As part of their role, cooks ensure products are prepared according to organizational quantity and quality standards, and contribute to menu development and refinement.

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Compensation


$23.55 - $29.70 per hour

Other benefits

Education


Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate or equivalent

Registration


Not required

Duties

  • Perform various light-to-medium tasks including: cutting and portioning foods, baking, steaming, or grilling foods; operating kitchen machinery; handling trays or carts of food; and mopping and cleaning floors, cooking equipment, and work areas
  • Assist with food cost tracking, inventory, and daily food orders
  • May occasionally lift heavy food product items and maneuver heavy carts

Make a Difference

  • Prepare healthy, wholesome food for hospital patients or visitors
  • Prepare food to accomodate patient needs such as allergies, medications, or health conditions
  • Ensue food is prepared to quality and quantity standards
  • Prevent food-borne illnesses by practicing good hygiene and ensuring quality of ingredients
  • Contribute to patient and family experience

Work Collaboratively

  • Work in rural or urban settings in patient food services or retail environments
  • Work with other cooks, food service workers, and support staff
  • Work in a variety of facilities including hospitals, health centres, clinics, and more

Grow Your Career

  • Additional training and education
  • Team lead, supervisor, or manager
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

To learn more about a career as a cook in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).