Cook

Pleasant Meadow Manor, OMNI Living; Asphodel-Norwood; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care home in Ontario is seeking a full-time Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will have completed a Chef's Training program and holds a Certificate of Qualification. Responsibilities include preparing meals, liaising with health officials, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment with ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Supportive Work Environment

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved Chef’s Training program.
• Certificate of Qualification – Institutional Cook required.
• 2 years of full-time experience OR 3 years of part-time experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nutritional Care Manager to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare food and beverages according to menu requirements.
• Follow safe food handling and infection control procedures.

Skills

Food safety

Recipe adherence

Communication with health bodies

Education

Completion of Chef’s Training program

Certificate of Qualification – Institutional Cook

Job description

Pleasant Meadow Manor (OMNI Quality Living), located in Norwood, is a LTC Home.

Pleasant Meadow Manor is seeking a FULL TIME, COOK to join their team.

At Omni Quality Living, our passion is people. Whether you’re connected to us as a resident, family member, or team member, you are the heart of everything we do. We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Inclusiveness, Curiosity, and Resilience, which shape our commitment to delivering exceptional care and fostering a supportive, respectful environment for all.

We are currently conducting a talent pool for the role of a Cook to join our team at Pleasant Meadow Manor in Norwood Ontario. The Cook reports directly to the Nutritional Care Manager and is responsible for preparing food and beverages for residents, as well as communicating with health and regulatory bodies regarding the department’s operations.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nutritional Care Manager to ensure that the requirements of the Long Term Care Act and Regulations, Accreditation Standards and all Omni standards, policies and procedures are met.
• Liaise with officials of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long-Term Care, Accreditation Canada, Public Health and other consultative and regulatory bodies regarding the organization and operation of the nutritional care department and the nutritional care of the residents of the home.
• Prepare food and beverages in accordance with menu requirements, recipe and food production guidelines, diet and texture requirements and established Omni policies and procedures.
• Always follow appropriate safe food handling and infection control procedures throughout the receiving, storing, thawing, preparation, cooking, holding and serving processes to prevent food borne illness.
• Ensure each resident can express his/her meal preferences by offering them a visual choice of each meal option prior to service. Accommodate resident requests and/or food preferences.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved Chef’s Training program.
• Certificate of Qualification – Institutional Cook (A certificate of completion will be required).
• 2 years of full-time experience OR 3 years of part time experience.

Additional Information:

The Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Supportive Work Environment with ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities
• On-site parking

How to Apply Here:

Omni Quality Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

**Please Note** – Our site at Career Edge, Campbellford will be hosting a Job Fair for this position and many others for the Pleasant Meadow Manor, Norwood on December 8 th , 2025 from 10am to 4pm.