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Student Cook
@ Green Acres Foundation
Lethbridge, Alberta
Overview
Green Acres Foundation is hiring a Student Cook for a 480-hour work-experience placement preparing meals for over 50 seniors per meal. The work includes prepping and cooking, following the menu plan, keeping the kitchen clean, ordering inventory, and helping with serving. Applicants must be enrolled in a Culinary Program and hold provincial food safety and hygiene certification, with a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Prep and cook meals for 50+ people
- Follow the established menu plan
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen
- Order food and kitchen inventory
- Assist with serving and dining room cleanup
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a Culinary Program
- Provincial food safety and hygiene certification
- Satisfactory criminal record check
- Willingness to learn
- Strong organizational and communication skills in English
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen, Care home |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Provincial food safety certification, Food hygiene certification |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Culinary arts |
| Perks mentioned | Free or discounted meals |
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Green Acres Foundation
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 201-500 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
Green Acres Foundation is seeking an organized, self-motivated Student Cook who is eager to gain meaningful experience and exposure in the culinary field.
If you are someone who values confidentiality, demonstrates initiative, and communicates with professionalism and tact, we encourage you to apply. You will be joining a collaborative and motivated team that values strong interpersonal relationships and a positive work environment.
We are looking for someone who is currently enrolled in a Culinary Program and is looking to complete their 480 hours of work experience. The right applicant will have provincial certification in food safety, and hygiene, as well as a flexible schedule.
The duration of this position is 480 hours.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Prepping and cooking for 50+ people per meal
- Following the established menu plan
- Maintaining a clean and well-organized kitchen
- Ordering food and kitchen inventory
- Liaising with residents and assist assisting with serving
- Cleanup in the dining room as required
Qualifications and Experience
- Proof of enrollment in a Culinary Program
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to provide a current satisfactory criminal record check
Benefits to your Education and Experience
- Strengthen and practice your skills alongside experienced Red Seal Chefs.
- Gain skills that are transferable to other segments of the food service industry.
- Gain experience in the senior living industry.
Required Skills:
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact respectfully and professionally
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
If you love cooking and are looking to provide exceptional food to seniors, please apply!
Green Acres Foundation has been voted Best of the Best in Seniors Housing every year since 2019!
Green Acres Foundation recognizes the diversity within the communities in which we serve and strives to ensure that our housing program & services, our facilities, and our employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.
This personal information is being collected by Green Acres Foundation. This collection is authorized by section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of administering applications for potential employment or for the administration for pay, benefits and other personnel related practices. For questions about the collection and use of personal information, contact: Green Acres Foundation – Privacy Officer, 403-328-1155, by email at [email protected], or by mail to 122 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB.
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