Cook

AgeCare; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care residence in Mississauga is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience as a Cook, a Safe Food Handling Certificate, and preferably a diploma in quality food preparation. Responsibilities include checking diet orders, addressing concerns, and directing food service staff. This position offers an opportunity to work in a nurturing environment dedicated to empowering residents.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Checks special diet orders for new admissions to ensure they are correct.
• Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken.
• Directs Food Services Workers in the performance of their duties.

Skills

Experience as a Cook

Supervisory skills

Safe Food Handling

Quality food preparation and production

Education

High school education

Diploma/Certificate in food preparation

Diploma/certificate in quality food preparation and production

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications

• 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.

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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, we welcome your application.