Cooks Assistant - Casual
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- General Support
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- COV00053916 Requisition #
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- 7 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Join Our Team as a Casual Cook’s Assistant – Flexible Shifts, Meaningful Work! Looking for a way to earn extra income while making a real difference? Do you have experience with food preparation in the hospitality industry? If so, we’d love to have you on our team! At Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, we’re seeking Casual Cook’s Assistants to support our Nutrition and Food Services department. This role offers flexible scheduling—you can pick up shifts that fit your lifestyle and maintain the work-life balance you deserve. What’s in it for you? Flexible hours: Work around your schedule when shifts become available Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM – 3:00 PM. Impactful work: Help prepare and serve high-quality, from-scratch meals for over 40 patients and long-term care residents every day. Supportive team: Join a compassionate, collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. What you’ll do: Prepare a variety of foods using standardized recipes and simple cooking techniques. Receive, store, and rotate food and supplies following best practices. Work independently and as part of a team to deliver excellent service. Interact respectfully and compassionately with patients, residents, and colleagues. What we’re looking for: Food preparation experience (hospitality or similar setting preferred). Ability to commit to at least one shift per week. A positive attitude and dedication to quality and care. Be part of a team that lives out Covenant Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values every day. Your work will directly improve the lives of those in our care. Please note: Classifications Under Review.
Description:
Description: The Cooks Assistant will do all fruit and vegetable prep according to the prep sheets, the menu, departmental requirements and product availability. They will also portion patient/resident and staff desserts, operate and clean equipment, participate in receiving, storage of grocery and produce items, handle cash transactions, wash pots and cooking utensils in an ongoing manner, do scheduled daily and weekly cleaning and sanitizing work area and perform other related duties as required. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Cooks Assistant
- Union: COV AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: 5800001196 NFS
- Primary Location: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 02-DEC-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 12-DEC-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $20.06
- Maximum Salary: $21.93
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 10 or recognized equivalent required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to lift 20 pounds (9 kg) above shoulder height, required. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds (27.2kg), required. Basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal skills and training in customer relations. Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadlines. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to follow directions and guidelines. High standards for cleanliness and sanitation. High levels of honesty and integrity. Clear Criminal Records Check.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous food production experience in a care facility or institutional food service setting, desired. Previous food service experience in a restaurant/cafeteria setting or customer service experience may be considered desirable in combination with other qualifications. WHMIS Certificate, desired. Food Safe Certificate, desired. Customer Service coursework, desired.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.