Cook

Levante Living LP; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Levante Living LP in Arnprior, Ontario is seeking a cook/culinary services staff to support food service in our retirement residences. You will prepare meals according to standardized recipes, accommodate dietary needs of residents, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

You will inspect kitchens, document temperatures, assist with menu changes, and help maintain a clean, safe environment while adhering to ORCA standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation, catering and special event preparation in the hospitality or Retirement home industry.
• Must be sensitive to the dietary needs of seniors.
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.
• Minimum Grade 12.
• Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate, Smart Serve Certificate an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepares food following standardized recipes and diets.
• Inspects areas to ensure safe, sanitary practices.
• Documents temperatures and menu changes as assigned.
• Assumes operations in Manager's absence and handles requisitions.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment using infection control.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Catering

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve Certificate

Job description

About Levante Living

Our mission at Levante Living is to provide a supportive and caring experience for our residents, families, and team members. For us, this is more than a job; it’s a passion. Together, we create a space at each residence where ongoing enrichment helps both residents and team members thrive. Levante Living is a rapidly growing retirement living portfolio (23 properties under management), primarily in secondary markets with a mix of independent and assisted living suites. We believe in living our values to build a culture rooted in respect and teamwork, and we remain focused on excellence in team member experience, resident satisfaction, and financial performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Based on menus, sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food following standardized recipes. Provides for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities;

Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices;

Completes all necessary documentation (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes) as assigned;

Complies with all provincial regulations, established food and beverage department policies and procedures and ORCA standards to ensure the department is tour ready;

In the absence of the Manager of Culinary Services assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers;

Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles;

Perform other duties as required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation, catering and special event preparation in the hospitality or Retirement home industry;

Must be sensitive to the dietary needs of seniors;

Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift;

Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.

Minimum Grade 12.

Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate, Smart Serve Certificate an asset.