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Job Details

Cook

Employer

The Dining Car at High River Station

Date Posted

March 13, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location High River, AB
  • Earnings $17.00 to $25.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Apr 09, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

The Dining Car at High River Station

Languages

English

Education

  • Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • Cooking and related culinary arts, general
  • Culinary arts/chef training
  • Personal and culinary services, other
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

Restaurant

Tasks

  • Determine the size of food portions and costs
  • Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
  • Requisition food and kitchen supplies
  • Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
  • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
  • Inspect kitchens and food service areas
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
  • Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
  • Clean kitchen and work areas
  • Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions

Supervision

Cook (general)

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Cook Trade Certification
  • Safe Food Handling certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Time management

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Other

Use of artificial intelligence

Employment terms options

  • Evening
  • Shift

Experience

Experience an asset

Employment terms options

  • To be determined
  • Weekend

Financial benefits

Gratuities

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits
  • Parking available
  • Variable or compressed work week

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
  • Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
  • Does not require Canadian work experience

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Cook is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Cooks
METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to monitor food and supplier inventory

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes and foods, and to prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitians and chefs

directive

Interest in supervising kitchen helpers; and in overseeing subordinate personnel in the preparation, cooking and handling of food

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