Cook

Levante Living LP; Brantford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Levante Living LP is hiring for a Culinary Services role in Brantford, Ontario. The successful candidate will support food preparation, follow standardized recipes, and ensure safe, sanitary kitchen operations for seniors.

The position requires dietary awareness, physical stamina, and reliable English communication. Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve credentials are assets. Join a growing retirement living team dedicated to resident well‑being.

Qualifications

• Volume food preparation experience.
• Catering and special event preparation experience.
• Sensitivity to dietary needs of seniors.
• Clear verbal and written English communication.
• Able to lift and transfer heavy items and stand for long periods.

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.
• Inspects food preparation and serving areas for safe, sanitary practices.
• In Manager's absence, assumes dept operations including menu changes, requisitions and purchases from authorized suppliers.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents using infection control principles.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Volume food preparation

Catering & special events

Dietary needs of seniors

Verbal and written English

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma (Grade 12)

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.