Cook Helper - River Ridge Seniors Village

Job summary

Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents while adhering to specific dietary needs and recipes. Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization within the kitchen environment.

Job details

Cook Helper River Ridge Seniors Community | Medicine Hat, AB Park Place Seniors Living Make a Difference—One Meal at a Time At River Ridge Seniors Community, food is more than nutrition—it’s comfort, connection, and care. We are looking for a Cook Helper who takes pride in preparing wholesome, delicious meals and wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every day. If you enjoy working in a supportive team environment, value consistency and work‑life balance, and want your skills to truly matter—this role is for you. What You’ll Do Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals for residents in accordance with menus, recipes, and dietary needs Support special diets and texture‑modified meals with care and accuracy Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization Use portion control to minimize waste and manage food supplies responsibly Work collaboratively with the Food Services Manager, Dietitian, and kitchen team Help create a welcoming dining experience that respects residents’ dignity and preferences What We’re Looking For Experience in commercial, institutional, or long‑term care cooking (preferred but not required) Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain) A team‑oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage time effectively Why Join River Ridge? ✅ Meaningful work—your meals directly support resident health and well‑being ✅ Stable schedules in a professional, respectful environment ✅ Supportive leadership and a collaborative kitchen team ✅ Opportunities to grow within Park Place Seniors Living, a trusted senior care organization ✅ Competitive wages and benefits (where applicable) About Us River Ridge Seniors Community is part of Park Place Seniors Living, a Canadian organization committed to quality care, safety, and respect for residents and staff alike. We believe great food plays a vital role in quality of life—and we value the people who make that happen every day. Ready to Join Us? Apply today and become part of a team where your skills are valued and your work truly matters.

What you’ll do

Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents while adhering to specific dietary needs and recipes. Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization within the kitchen environment.

Requirements

Experience in commercial or institutional cooking is preferred but not required. Candidates should possess or be willing to obtain Food Safe certification and demonstrate a team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Stable schedules
• Supportive leadership
• Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Food safety
• Portion control
• Menu adherence
• Dietary needs management
• Kitchen organization
• Time management
• Team collaboration
• Cleanliness
• Cooking
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Leadership
• Time Management

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Cook/Helper
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

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