Compassionate Senior Kitchen Cook

Lifetimes Living Inc.; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lifetimes Living Inc. in Tillsonburg, ON is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals per the menu and supervise Dietary Aides, while keeping a safe, clean kitchen and honoring resident preferences.

The role reports to the Culinary Services Manager and requires knowledge of HACCP/WHMIS/OHS, food handling certification, and a commitment to senior care. Competitive wages and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Food handling certificate or equivalent; training can be provided.
• Culinary designation/diploma is an asset or equivalent.
• Experience in health care or hospitality settings is an asset.
• Familiar with weights, measurements, recipe conversion, and portion control.
• Knowledge of Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide.
• Understanding HACCP, WHMIS, OHS, and sanitation standards.
• Able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated empathy for the needs of seniors.
• Able to maintain records and operate within policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals per the menu and RHA requirements.
• Plate meals and respect resident food preferences.
• Make meals an experience, not a task, and keep the kitchen clean.
• Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during food prep and service.
• Work within budget, limit waste, and follow residence procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment and proper records when needed.
• Assist in FIFO processes of foods and supplies.
• Collaborate with Food Services and other departments.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety training

Culinary designation

Healthcare/hospitality experience

Weights & measurements

Ontario Food Premises Regulation

HACCP

WHMIS / OHS / Sanitation Code

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy for seniors

Education

Food handling certificate

Culinary designation/diploma (asset)

Job description

Lifetimes Living Inc. in Tillsonburg, ON is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals per the menu and supervise Dietary Aides, while keeping a safe, clean kitchen and honoring resident preferences.

The role reports to the Culinary Services Manager and requires knowledge of HACCP/WHMIS/OHS, food handling certification, and a commitment to senior care. Competitive wages and growth opportunities are offered.