Journeyperson Chef

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than28,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 52 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

RVS invites applications for a continuing, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Journeyperson Chef position starting August 27, 2024 at W.H Croxford. W.H. Croxford High School, located in the City of Airdrie, serves students from grades 9-12. Information regarding this school may be found at

A Red Seal Certificate in this field is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities Include

Supervises students in the practical experience component of food preparation and service

Collaborates with the teacher chef in allocating tasks regarding all aspects of the program

Assists with the operation of the food services areas and directs students who are engaged in food preparation, serving, cashiering and clean-up tasks

Plans meals and menus with the teacher chef

Ensures that high standards of hygiene and sanitation are observed in the preparation handling, and serving of all foods

Assists in preparation of instruction materials. Assists in testing and conversion of recipes or experimentation of new products or techniques.

Serves as a resource to the program contributing ideas, recipes, etc.

Provides observations on student achievement and competence

May be left in charge of the kitchen in the absence of the teacher chef

Maintains a current knowledge of changes in the field

Performs other related duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Inter-Provincial Red Seal for the Cooks Trade or Baking/Pastry Arts supplemented with one to two years of varied commercial experience

1-3 years previous experience in related field

Experience in a school setting will be considered an asset

Rocky View Schools Benefits

6% Vacation pay

Flex Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)

Pension Plan

Professional development and training opportunities

The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of employment

Open to: Internal and External applicants

Salary: $26.78-$32.53 per hour

How to Apply

We request all applications be placed through Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.

Quote Job Code: #3762812

Closing Date: On or before June 14, 2024 by 4:30 pm MST.

Rocky View Schools

Human Resources

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.