Cook

Schlegel Villages Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned elder care organization in London, Ontario is seeking a Cook to prepare balanced meals and foster relationships with residents. This role involves leading team members in providing high-quality dining experiences while maintaining a resident-centered approach. Ideal candidates have Grade 12 education and excellent communication skills. The organization values equity, diversity, and inclusion in its culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Team Member Appreciation incentives

Extended Health Benefits

Loans and Scholarships for education

Qualifications

• Ability to create exceptional mealtime experiences.
• Experience in fostering relationships with residents and families.
• Capable of following meal plans as per nutritional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious and balanced meals for residents.
• Lead team members to provide high-quality dining experiences.
• Support resident-centered social culture with dignity.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Leadership abilities

Experience in food production

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Village of Glendale Crossing located in London, Ontario, has an exciting opportunity for a COOK to join their team.

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:

• Competitive salary, and benefits;
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development: Our Leaders come from within;
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and generous rewards and recognition;
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings;
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development;
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential;
• Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund;
• A Unique Family Culture: Every Person in Every Village is a branch of our Family Tree

As our new COOK you will:

• Create exceptional mealtime experiences for our residents and their families through the provision of delicious and well-balanced meals, fostering exemplary relationships with residents and their families while focusing on flexible dining and customer service.
• Follow meal plans in accordance with Physicians' orders and nutritional guidelines, and be able to lead other team members in pursuit of a resident-centered dining experience.
• Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of service to our residents, visitors, and team members through comprehensive and effective support.

It would be an asset if you have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Produced food in large quantities, preferably in a hospital or long-term care setting.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Contribute toward a resident-centered care approach ensuring respect and dignity to all residents.
• Worked as a co-operative team member.

At Schlegel Villages, we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design, and culture change. We know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life-enriching experience. We are family-owned and operated, and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture. Our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted, and vibrant because of it. Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experience of every person connected to it. Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity, and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage, or cultural roots, our people are embraced, and we celebrate and support life purpose within the community.