dont lose hopes guys,
AINP has more then one stream that you can apply for on your own without help from your employer.the alberta work experience category is just a pilot project that is expected to end on november 28th 2013,as a cook if you qualify you can apply under SRS optional trade but first you need to apply to alberta apprenticeship and industry and if you pass the exam you will get an ALBERTA QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE which will be used to get your nomination.
please note that as a cook you do not qualify under alberta employer driven stream.
best of luck to all of you and hope your pain will turn into a joy in the near future