Cook

Mississauga Italian Canadian Benevolent Association; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Cook for its Long-Term Care residence in Mississauga to ensure meals are prepared and served on time while maintaining safe, sanitary work areas. The role includes supervising Food Services staff and coordinating with the Food Services Manager to meet dietary needs and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory cooking experience, a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate, and a diploma or certificate in quality food preparation.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• High school education or higher.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals on time for residents in a long-term care setting.
• Maintain safe, sanitary work areas and proper food handling practices.
• Supervise Food Services staff and coordinate with the Food Services Manager.
• Respond to resident or family concerns within your decision-making authority.

Skills

Cook supervisory experience

Safe Food Handling

Education

High school diploma

Diploma/certificate in quality food preparation

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Cook of the Long-Term Care residence is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time and that work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.

What Is In It For You

• Checks special diet orders for new admissions to ensure they are correct (as required).
• Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Food Services Manager/Supervisor.
• Directs Food Services Workers in the performance of their duties and assumes responsibility for the operation of the Food Services Department (as required).

What You Will Need

• Prior experience as a Cook preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• A minimum of public-school education is required. High school education is preferred.
• Must have a diploma/certificate or equivalent in quality food preparation and production.

Salary

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This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Canadian work experience is not required.

If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position.

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors.

We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

We want to hear from you if you are talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support