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A&W Canada

Overnight Cook

Calgary, AB · On-site

Must be 18 years old to work overnight Thursday to Mondays: 10:30pm-06:30 am no overnights required for Tuesday or Wednesdays F/T and P/T available The Cook produces works in a fast-paced environment ...

River Cree Resort & Casino

Pastry First Cook

Enoch, AB · On-site

The First Cook is responsible for assisting in preparing of all meals and ensuring the kitchen, and ... nights, overnight, weekends and holidays. WE OFFER * A competitive wage and excellent benefits.

HelloFresh

Production Cook

Calgary, AB · On-site

... cooks who will be responsible for maintaining and setting up the kitchen, batch-cooking recipes ... Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts * 75% discount on HelloFresh or ...

A&W Restaurants

Kitchen Crew - Graveyard

Edmonton, AB · On-site

CA$15.50 - CA$16/hr

Position: Kitchen Crew - Graveyard (overnight) Location: A&W Whyte Avenue Wage: $15.50 - $16.00 ... Cook burgers, fries, breakfast items, and other products efficiently * Assemble food orders ...

A&W Restaurants

Kitchen Crew - Graveyard

Sherwood Park, AB · On-site

CA$15.10 - CA$15.50/hr

Graveyard (Overnight) Hours Per Week: Up to 40 Language: English Growth This role offers more than ... Cook burgers, fries, breakfast items, and other products efficiently * Assemble orders accurately ...

HelloFresh

Production Associate

Calgary, AB

... cooks and chefs during the cooking process, plating of meals, and fulfilling boxes for customer ... Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts * 75% discount on HelloFresh or ...

HelloFresh

Machine Operator

Calgary, AB

Operate machines to grind, extract, mix, blend, cook, pack or otherwise process food or beverage ... Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts * 75% discount on HelloFresh or ...

HelloFresh

Machine Operator

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$20.25/hr

Operate machines to grind, extract, mix, blend, cook, pack or otherwise process food or beverage ... Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts * 75% discount on HelloFresh or ...

CarePros

Child and Youth Care Worker (Casual)

Edmonton, AB · On-site

CA$18.75/hr

Overnight (Awake) (11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.) Before you read on... * This is not just a shift on your ... Create moments of joy, whether that's organizing a game, cooking together, or teaching life skills.

CarePros

Child and Youth Care Worker (Casual)

Red Deer, AB · On-site

$18.75 - $22.79/hr

Overnight Awake (11:00 pm - 7:00 am) Before you read on... * This is not just a shift on your ... Create moments of joy, whether that's organizing a game, cooking together, or teaching life skills.

CarePros

Child and Youth Care Worker (Full-Time)

Leduc, AB · On-site

CA$18.75/hr

Overnight Awake (11:00 pm - 7:00 am) 6 days on, 3 days off rotation Before you read on... * This is ... Create moments of joy, whether that's organizing a game, cooking together, or teaching life skills.

CarePros

Child and Youth Care Worker (Casual)

Leduc, AB

$18.75 - $22.79/hr

Overnight Awake (11:00 pm - 7:00 am) Before you read on... * This is not just a shift on your ... Create moments of joy, whether that's organizing a game, cooking together, or teaching life skills.

CarePros

Child and Youth Care Worker (Casual)

Edmonton, AB · On-site

$18.75 - $22.79/hr

Overnight (Awake) (11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.) Before you read on... * This is not just a shift on your ... Create moments of joy, whether that's organizing a game, cooking together, or teaching life skills.

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How much do overnight cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight cook in Alberta is $17.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight cook?

An Overnight Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals during late-night and early-morning hours, typically in restaurants, hotels, or hospitals. They ensure food quality, follow safety standards, and maintain a clean kitchen. Their duties may include prepping ingredients, cooking made-to-order dishes, and storing food properly for the next shift. This position often requires working independently or with a small team in a quiet yet fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overnight cook?

To thrive as an Overnight Cook, you need strong culinary skills, a solid understanding of kitchen safety, and experience with food preparation, often supported by a food handler’s permit or similar certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory tracking systems, and recipe management software is frequently required. Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently during late hours are important soft skills for success. These skills and qualities ensure quality meals are consistently prepared and delivered safely, even during less supervised shifts.

What is a typical work environment and schedule like for an overnight cook?

Overnight Cooks generally work through late night and early morning hours, often in establishments that operate 24/7 such as hospitals, hotels, diners, or manufacturing facilities with round-the-clock cafeterias. The work environment is typically quieter than daytime shifts, requiring cooks to work more independently or with a small team. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, managing inventory, cleaning workspaces, and sometimes handling breakfast prep for the upcoming day. Due to fewer staff on duty, Overnight Cooks must be comfortable multitasking and handling a broad range of kitchen duties. This role is well-suited to those who prefer working during non-traditional hours and can lead to advancement into lead or supervisory kitchen positions.

What does an overnight cook do?

An overnight cook prepares and cooks food during nighttime hours, often in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. They handle tasks such as food prep, cooking, cleaning, and ensuring food safety standards are met, typically working independently or with a small team in a quiet environment.

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Overnight Cook

Calgary, AB • On-site

A&W Canada
201 - 500 employees
Learn more about A&W Canadaexternal

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare high-quality food products in a fast-paced environment to meet guest expectations.

  • Ensure the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen while working with hot products, equipment, and cleaning materials.

  • Contribute to achieving high operating standards for the restaurant and work as part of a team to complete daily tasks.

Job description

Must be 18 years old to work overnight Thursday to Mondays: 10:30pm-06:30 am no overnights required for Tuesday or Wednesdays F/T and P/T available

The Cook produces works in a fast-paced environment to produce high quality products that exceed our guests' expectations on every visit. They are willing to learn and embrace change as they implement the innovation of A&W. The Cook cares for their guests first before anything else, delighting them with perfect food with natural ingredients and great taste. The Cook also ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen and contributes to achieving high A&W operating standards for the restaurant.

You will excel and find happiness in this job if you:

  • Love good food - and get excited about preparing it in a fast-paced environment;
  • Love learning - you'll use online learning and hands-on training to know how to prepare perfect food to standard recipes or customized for guests;
  • Embrace change - and get excited to implement new innovation from A&W;
  • Value flexibility - this includes availability to work flexible hours like early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays;
  • Love working in a team - and together as partners to get the job done in a dynamic, fast food environment.

Qualifications

Abilities:

  • Multi-tasking
  • Working as a team 
  • Effective communication skills 
  • Guest service disposition

Working Conditions:

  • Working in a fast-paced environment
  • Working in a diverse environment with many different personalities and attitudes
  • Working together as partners, as a cohesive unit with co-workers
  • Working with hot products and equipment
  • Working with cleaning materials and chemicals 
  • Working in a noisy environment
  • Working with sharp objects (knives, slicers, etc.)
  • Use of portable or step ladder may be required 

Physical Requirements:

  • This position requires the employee to stand for an extended period of time (up to 8 hours)
  • Occasionally must lift heavy boxes when dealing with product inventory (max 50 lbs.)
  • Engaging in repetitive tasks such as preparing/assembling orders and products and regular cleaning of restaurant facility
  • Must always be mentally alert to ensure the safety of yourself, co-workers, and guests at all times 
  • Maintaining good personal hygiene and appropriate uniform 
  • Having the capacity to handle stressful situations

Why work at A&W?

  • We pride ourselves on our food. We're on a journey to source simple, great-tasting ingredients, farmed with care.
  • Good food makes good food, but there is more to our story than that. We're all about doing the right thing. From using compostable packaging to fundraising to support Canadians living with Multiple Sclerosis, we strive to make a positive impact in our community. 
  • We know you've got a life outside of work. That's why we offer flexible schedules so you can work as much or as little as you need.
  • You'll gain the skills that pay the bills. A career with us will give you great communication skills, valuable customer service prowess, experience working on a team, the ability to thrive under pressure, and the chance to cook some of the best-tasting food in Canada.
  • We pay a competitive wage.
  • As a big business with a small business culture, we pride ourselves in keeping a healthy buzz of excitement and innovation in the air. To keep this spirit of change making front and centre, we follow a set of guidelines we call our Climate Goals. They're one part of the secret sauce that makes A&W such an awesome place to work. We can't wait to tell you all about them.

Requirements

Eligible to work in Canada


Company Information

Working with A&W is more than just sharing a love of great burgers. By joining our team you'll be on the front lines, helping us change the fast food landscape. From eliminating plastic straws, to root beer made with natural cane sugar and all-natural flavours, to being the first national restaurant chain in Canada to offer the plant-based Beyond Meat Burger, we've never been the kind of company to sit back and wait for change to happen. For us, it's all about doing the right thing for our food, people, community, and environment.

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