Cook

Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a full French language immersion co-educational independent school, serving over 820 students from junior preschool through to Grade 12. For over 50 years, families have chosen CFIS because of our immersive French language learning environment that inspires children’s unique curiosity and exploration of the world around them.

Our dedicated faculty, staff, and administration team partner with CFIS families to provide an extraordinary learning experience. Our students benefit from innovative teaching and learning approaches to address global challenges, and are empowered to take responsibility as open-minded, curious citizens who are prepared for the ever-changing world around them.

CFIS is seeking a Cook for our Cafeteria division for the 2025-2026 school year. The Cook is part of a strong group of employees dedicated to providing nutritious lunches and snacks that help our students reach their full academic potential.

Job Description:

CFIS is now accepting applications for one (1) part-time Cook position.

Responsibilities include:

• Adhering to Alberta’s safe food handling guidelines in maintaining a clean and organized workspace, including the dishwasher room, and daily temperature recordkeeping.
• Ensuring both cafeteria dining halls are prepared according to AHS standards for daily food service.
• Washing, cutting, and preparing ingredients, and cooking food according to recipes or instructions.
• Measuring correct quantities for serving sizes in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide and in adherence to a pre-determined budget.
• Ensuring all food is available for the daily menu item.
• Preparing necessary food for the next day’s menu item.
• Serving the students and staff.
• Inventory management.
• Acting as Cashier for concession, when needed.
• Washing and sanitizing dishes in the cafeteria’s dishwasher room, using Alberta Health Service approved method for commercial dishwashing appliances and the ‘3 sink method’ where needed.
• Maintaining the weekly sanitation check list.
• Maintaining laundry; washing and drying dishcloths, towels, and aprons.
• Ensuring laundry inventory is ready for the next food service day.
• Assisting in the dining hall when necessary.
• Working efficiently, independently and as part of the team.
• Assisting in receiving cafeteria supply deliveries, when needed.
• Attending work-related training sessions as required.
• Working extra occasional after-hours may be available for school sponsored events.
• Other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Provide and model superior customer service to visitors, students, and employees.
• Strong planner and organizer.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• Exemplary professionalism in dealings with all stakeholders.
• Interpersonal skills that foster collegiality and blend with CFIS’s values.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in French would be an asset.
• Strong English skills are required.
• A minimum of Emergency First Aid Level B childcare certification (or willing to obtain).
• AHS Food Safety Provincial Certification.
• • The mini-course is required and can be complete online.

The successful applicant will need to provide a recent Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work.

Compensation:

• The position is paid hourly at $18.75 per hour.
• The Cook will have a regular six (6) hour shift per day 8:00am to 2:00 pm on School Days.
• The position is eligible for employee group benefits and the Level 1 – 3% RSP (Retirement Saving Plan) benefit.
• Two (2) weeks off in December, one (1) week off in each February and March, and in the summer when the school is closed.

Posting Closes:

The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Application Process:

If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, please submit your resume to Apply Now. Don’t meet every single requirement? At CFIS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway with a cover letter and resume describing why you are a great fit and to help us learn more about you. You may be just the right candidate!

We thank all applicants in advance for their submission.