cook

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total rewards package

Job summary

Extendicare (Canada) Inc. is seeking a part-time cook to monitor food preparation, ensure safety, and lead Dietary Aides in a busy long-term care kitchen. You will review menus, prepare meals to prescribed diets, and ensure on-time service with proper temperatures.

The role requires completion of a chef certificate or a Cook qualification, with options for a post-secondary diploma in nutrition or related field. Weekend and holiday shifts are required, and training is up to date.

Qualifications

• Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act.
• Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act.
• Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures
• Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment.
• Ability to communicate positively with residents, families and colleagues
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work weekends, vacation time and holidays both Cook #1 and #2 shifts
• All Surge and 24/7 training is up to date
• Good attendance is a must.

Skills

Chef training or culinary management

Cook certification

Nutrition management diploma

Education

Certificate of qualification as a Cook

Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management

Chef training or culinary management certificate

Job description

Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Manager of problems. Recommends corrective action. Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at meal times; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager, including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment. Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meet resident's needs. Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments following standardized recipes and production sheets. Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture. Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities

Must meet one of the three (3) following qualification scenarios:

• Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act,
• Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act,
• Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures
• Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment.
• Ability to communicate positively with residents, families and colleagues
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work weekends, vacation time and holidays both Cook #1 and #2 shifts
• All Surge and 24/7 training is up to date
• Good attendance is a must.

Time Type:

Part time

Compensation and Benefits:

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. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. 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. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

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. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

Indigenous Acknowledgement:

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.

Company Overview:

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.

Missions, Vision, Values:

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.

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.