Job Description:
The Family Meal Preparer is responsible for planning and preparing daily home-cooked meals for families in private households across Calgary. The role includes cooking nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners tailored to the family's dietary needs, preferences, and schedules. Responsibilities also involve creating weekly menus, shopping for groceries (or coordinating deliveries), prepping ingredients, and cleaning the kitchen after meal preparation.
The Meal Preparer focuses on practical, healthy, and delicious meals suitable for children and adults, often including packed lunches or reheatable dinners for busy family members. This role may involve working with dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, low-sodium, or vegetarian/vegan diets, and must follow strict food hygiene and safety standards.
The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and able to cook a variety of family-friendly dishes. Creativity and flexibility in the kitchen are highly valued, along with the ability to manage food budgets and limit waste.
Job Requirement:
Education: High school diploma required; certification in cooking or nutrition is an asset.
Experience: At least 1–2 years of experience in a household, cafeteria, or kitchen environment.
Skills:
Knowledge of healthy, home-style cooking techniques.
Ability to plan meals and manage grocery lists.
Strong time management and multitasking in the kitchen.
Understanding of food allergies and safe ingredient handling.
Ability to follow instructions and adapt recipes.
Language: Basic English communication required.
Other Requirements:
Able to work independently and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
Physically fit to stand, lift, and cook for extended periods.
Trustworthy and respectful of household preferences.
Background check and references required.
Availability during mornings and early evenings preferred.
