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Prepares and cooks dishes according to the chef's recipes and specifications. This involves ... Ability to work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, taking direction from senior chefs and ...

Chef de Partie

Calgary, AB · On-site

$22/hr

Prepares and cooks dishes according to the chef's recipes and specifications. This involves ... Ability to work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, taking direction from senior chefs and ...

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior ... To maintain a clean cooking area, including work table surfaces, stoves, ovens, grills, food ...

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior ... To maintain a clean cooking area, including work table surfaces, stoves, ovens, grills, food ...

Our Healthcare Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next cook ... senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be ...

We have one daughter (age 9) and a senior cat (16 years old) who requires regular vet visits every ... Prep foods (wash/chop vegetables and ingredients for meals, batch cook basics like hard boiled eggs ...

Work with COOK Circle, Guest Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and like-minded community ... Job Overview: Under the direction of the Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations and Programming ...

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How much do senior cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior cook in Alberta is $17.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior cook?

Senior Cooks are experienced culinary professionals responsible for preparing meals, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food quality and safety in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. They often assist in menu planning, oversee inventory, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization. Senior Cooks may also train junior staff and help develop new recipes. Their leadership in the kitchen contributes significantly to efficient operations and customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Cook, you need advanced culinary skills, menu planning experience, and a solid understanding of food safety regulations, typically supported by a culinary degree or significant kitchen experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and certifications like ServSafe are often required. Leadership, time management, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for coordinating kitchen staff and ensuring smooth operations. These skills ensure high-quality food preparation, efficient kitchen workflow, and compliance with safety standards in a demanding culinary environment.

What are some common challenges faced by senior cooks in high-volume kitchens, and how can they effectively manage them?

Senior Cooks in high-volume kitchens often face challenges such as maintaining consistent food quality during busy periods, managing multiple orders simultaneously, and training junior kitchen staff. Effective time management, strong organizational skills, and clear communication are crucial to overcoming these challenges. Senior Cooks also play a key role in ensuring kitchen safety and hygiene standards are upheld while adapting quickly to changing menus or customer preferences.

What is the difference between Senior Cook vs Line Cook?

AspectSenior CookLine Cook
CredentialsCooking experience, culinary certificationsCooking experience, culinary certifications
Work EnvironmentKitchen, restaurant, hotelKitchen, restaurant, hotel
Employer UsageSupervisory, mentoring rolesExecution of dishes, station work
Common Search/ComparisonLeadership, experience levelStation work, skill level

Senior Cooks typically have more experience and may oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, and handle complex dishes. Line Cooks focus on preparing specific dishes at their station. The main difference lies in responsibility level and experience, with Senior Cooks taking on leadership roles within the kitchen team.

What are the most commonly searched types of Cook jobs in Alberta?

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Infographic showing various Senior Cook job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $36,849 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Dietary Aide - Part time - Casual - Bonnyville

Extendicare

Bonnyville, AB • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Life

Re-posted yesterday


Job description

Job Description

Dietary Aide

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary team you will assist with plating and serving of meals. and will be responsible for cleaning serving areas, as well as equipment. While following established policies, procedures and standards. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our Extendicare Bonnyville Home, located in Bonnyville, Alberta.

What you'll be doing

  • Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains foods at proper serving temperature.
  • Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables, and fruits. Follow basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts, and garnishes.
  • Clears plates and trays, loads, and operates dishwasher. Cleans pots, pans, and cooking utensils as per procedure.
  • Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers.
  • Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control.
  • Assemble nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes.
  • Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
  • this position includes breakfast cook & lead cook responsibilities with accompanying wages
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What you bring

  • Current Food Handler`s Certificate
  • Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC (Long Term Care) Home 0-1 year(s).
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
  • Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
  • Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting.
  • Successful candidates must be available for workdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.

What you'll get

  • Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
  • Employee Perks
  • Recognition Programs

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centers as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type: Part Time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career withExtendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

Time Type:

Part time

At Extendicare,we'vespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.