Cook

Extendicare; Canada; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Cook to join our long-term care team. You will prepare meals and follow therapeutic diets while supervising dietary aides and ensuring safe, compliant foodservice operations.

Strong reading and cooking skills, plus HACCP awareness, are essential. Join a mission-driven team focused on resident well-being, with opportunities for growth within Canada’s leading eldercare provider.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Cook Certificate – Level 1 or 2; Red Seal preferred.
• Public Health Food Handlers Certif. desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals adhering to legislative requirements for safe preparation of food, meals, nourishment and supplements.
• Supervise dietary aides in basic food preparation and serving activities.
• Maintain environmental hygiene: cleaning, disinfecting, infection control.
• Monitor food costs and inventory; manage waste and budget conformity.
• Interact with residents, families and staff; provide catering services as needed.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety requirements and use PPE as required.
• Protect privacy and confidentiality of health care and employee information.

Skills

Reading recipes and production sheets

Therapeutic diets knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Quantity cooking methods

Portion control

English communication

Reading/writing in English

Institutional cooking experience

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Cook Certificate – Level 1 or 2

Red Seal preferred

Public Health Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Job Title Cook

Report To Food Service Manager

Qualifications

Secondary School Diploma Cook Certificate – Level 1 or 2 (Red Seal preferred) Public Health Food Handlers Certificate Technical Competencies Basic understanding of therapeutic diets Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and production sheets. Knowledge of H.A.C.C. P. Solid understanding of quantity cooking methods, procedures and portion control Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Experience Previous cooking experience in an institutionalized setting preferably long-term care

Extendicare’s Core Competencies

Business Savvy Commitment to Results Communication Resilience Customer Focus Systems Thinking Teamwork Motivation to Improve

paring Meals adhering to legislative requirements for safe preparation of food meal, nourishment, and supplement preparation and presentation

Supervision directs dietary aids in basic food preparation procedures and serving activities. performance management for any direct reports training dietary aids (as required)

Environmental Management adhering to legislative requirements (e.g., Public Health, WHMIS, Provincial licensing body) cleaning, disinfecting, ensuring hygiene and adherence to infection control standards

Cost Management adhering to legislative requirements monitoring food costs ensuring purchases of food and supplies fit within the budgetary guidelines. managing waste generating meal revenue from staff meals controlling inventory loss and theft prevention

Public Relations interacting with residents, families, staff and stakeholders providing catering services resolving food-related issues from residents’ council

Occupational Health and Safety Accountabilities Carry out all assigned duties in compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Company policy. Follow safe work practices as directed by their supervisor and as required by the applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Participate in all required occupational health and safety training. Use appropriate equipment and wear personal protective equipment or clothing, as required by Extendicare/ParaMed. Report any known or identified health and safety hazards or violations to their supervisor. Refrain from any conduct that puts themselves, workers, contractors or others at risk.

Privacy Accountabilities Respect and preserve the privacy, confidentiality and security of health care and employee information at all times. Violations of this statement include, but are not limited to: accessing confidential information that is not within the scope of the individuals duties. misusing, disclosing without proper authorization, or altering confidential information. disclosing to another person the unique username or password for accessing electronic confidential health care information using another person’s username or password to access information. discussing confidential information in a public area leaving confidential health care or employee information in public areas disposing of confidential information inappropriately Extendicare’s Code of Business Conduct and Standards of Employee Conduct policies are to be adhered to by the employee groups they apply to at all times.

Resident/Family Safety Accountabilities In the interest of the safety of residents and family members, employees while on duty are accountable to carry out all duties assigned within the scope of their job in compliance with applicable legislation, standards and company policy. Refrain from any conduct that puts residents and family members at risk.

Time Type: Part time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.