Cook

Levante Living LP; Brantford; Sur place; CAD 25 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Levante Living LP is seeking a Cook/Culinary Services support for our retirement residences in Ontario. You will prepare meals, follow standardized recipes, and ensure special diets are observed for our senior residents.

The role requires a year of volume food preparation experience, safety training, and strong English communication. Responsibilities include maintaining clean, safe kitchen areas, documenting temperatures and menu changes, and assisting with purchasing and daily operations as

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation or catering.
• Ability to accommodate dietary needs of seniors.
• Physical ability to lift heavy items and stand for long periods.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Minimum Grade 12; Safe Food Handling required.

Responsabilités

• Prepare food per standardized recipes and diets, and portion control.
• Set up equipment and supplies for daily food preparation.
• Maintain sanitary, safe kitchen and dining areas.
• Document temperatures and menu changes as required.
• Assist in departmental operations and inventory when needed.
• Support infection control practices and resident safety.

Connaissances

Food preparation

Dietary needs awareness

Physical stamina

Verbal & written English

Formation

Grade 12

Outils

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve Certificate

Description du poste

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.

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.