Cook

The Alexander Muskoka Operations (Gravenhurst) LP; Gravenhurst; On-site; CAD 27,276,480 - 38,848,320; Full time

Job summary

The Alexander Muskoka Operations (Gravenhurst) LP is seeking a full-time cook to work in Gravenhurst, Ontario. The role involves preparing meals, planning menus, and ensuring food safety in a retirement home setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, food safety certifications, and 1-2 years of relevant experience. This is a permanent position with a focus on various dietary needs. The work is located on-site with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a cooking or food service environment.
• Ability to prepare meals accommodating various dietary restrictions.
• Experience in maintaining kitchen inventory and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Prepare and cook complete meals.
• Maintain inventory and records in the kitchen.

Skills

Client focus

Time management

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

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Job details

• Location: Gravenhurst, ON P1P 0H9
• Salary: $24.00 hourly / 37.5 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Retirement home

Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Credentials

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities (provides accommodations, training, programmes, etc.)
• Support for newcomers and refugees (participates in programmes, assists, provides training, etc.)
• Support for youths (offers training, mentorship, etc.)
• Support for Veterans (offers mentorship, training, etc.)
• Support for Indigenous people (offers mentorship, cultural competency training, etc.)
• Support for mature workers (provides training, mentorship, phased retirement, etc.)
• Supports for visible minorities (offers training, mentorship, anti‑discrimination policies, etc.)

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-07-06

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