Cook

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Extendicare (Canada) Inc. is seeking a part-time cook to support nourishing meals in our long-term care homes across Canada.

You will review menus, prepare meals to meet dietary needs, and supervise dietary staff as needed, while ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes following standardized recipes, maintaining records, and collaborating with other departments to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the three qualification scenarios: chef training or culinary management certificate/diploma; or certificate of qualification as a Cook; or post-secondary diploma/degree in food & nutrition.
• Red Seal certification preferred.
• Experience in institutional large-quantity cooking preferred.
• Ability to read and write English and understand complex instructions.
• Proven ability to lead others in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Review regular and therapeutic menus and prepare and set up equipment and supplies for food prep.
• Prepare meals and nourishments including evening meal following standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Ensure prescribed diets and variations in texture; monitor temperatures and portion control; serve meals on time.
• Direct Dietary Aides in basic food prep and serving, and cover routine operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Skills

English literacy

Food safety

Staff leadership

Education

Chef training or culinary management certificate/diploma

Certificate of qualification as a Cook

Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or degree in food and nutrition

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments including evening meal 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. In the absence of the Dietary Manger, decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures. 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 needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

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, or Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition. Additional qualifications include: “Red Seal” certification preferred Experience in institutional large quantity cooking preferred Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures Ability to read and write English, and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in English Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment.

TIME TYPE

Part time

COMPANY CULTURE

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.

BENEFITS

• We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

TECHNOLOGY & DATA PROCESSING

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.

EEO & 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.

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

INDIGENOUS RECOGNITION

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.

ABOUT EXTENDICARE

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.

VISION

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

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.