Casual cook - Extendicare Vulcan

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Town of Vulcan; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare (Canada) Inc. is seeking a part-time Dietary Services role to support residents’ nutritional needs in our long-term care homes across Canada.

The position emphasizes adherence to therapeutic menu plans, safe food handling, and compliance with health regulations. The successful candidate will assist with menu planning, food preparation, and supervision of dietary aides, contributing to a compassionate, resident-focused dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Satisfy nutritional needs of residents following therapeutic menu plans.
• Prepare meals and ensure safe food preparation as required by law.
• Supervise dietary aides in basic food preparation procedures.
• Monitor compliance with Public Health, WHMIS, and provincial licensing requirements.
• Assist with cost management and inventory within budget guidance.

Job description

Job Description Satisfying Nutritional Needs of Residents following therapeutic menu plan adhering to legislative requirements for nutritional requirements participating in action planning to address nutritional issues Preparing Meals adhering to legislative requirements for safe preparation of food meal, nourishment, and supplement preparation and presentation Supervision directs dietary aids in basic food preparation procedures and serving activities performance management for any direct reports training dietary aids (as required) Environmental Management adhering to legislative requirements (e.g., Public Health, WHMIS, Provincial licensing body) cleaning, disinfecting, ensuring hygiene and adherence to infection control standards Cost Management adhering to legislative requirements monitoring food costs ensuring purchases of food and supplies fit within the budgetary guidelines managing waste generating meal revenue from staff meals controlling inventory loss and theft prevention Occupational Health and Safety Accountabilities Carry out all assigned duties in compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Company policy. Follow safe work practices as directed by their supervisor and as required by the applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Participate in all required occupational health and safety training. Use appropriate equipment and wear personal protective equipment or clothing, as required by Extendicare/ParaMed. Report any known or identified health and safety hazards or violations to their supervisor. Refrain from any conduct that puts themselves, workers, contractors or others at risk. Privacy Accountabilities Respect and preserve the privacy, confidentiality and security of health care and employee information at all times. Violations of this statement include, but are not limited to: accessing confidential information that is not within the scope of the individuals duties misusing, disclosing without proper authorization, or altering confidential information disclosing to another person the unique username or password for accessing electronic confidential health care information using another person’s username or password to access information discussing confidential information in a public area leaving confidential health care or employee information in public areas disposing of confidential information inappropriately Extendicare's Code of Business Conduct and Standards of Employee Conduct policies are to be adhered to by the employee groups they apply to at all times. Resident/Family Safety Accountabilities In the interest of residents and family members, employees while on duty are accountable to carry out all duties assigned within the scope of their job in compliance with applicable legislation, standards and company policy. Refrain from any conduct that puts residents and family members at risk.

Time Type: Part time At Extendicare, we've spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors' population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

OUR Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. OUR Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. OUR Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.