Cook

Amica Senior Lifestyles; Pickering; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living residence in Pickering seeks a Cook to deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will prepare meals under the guidance of a Sous Chef, ensuring food quality and presentation meet the fine dining standards. Ideal candidates will have a Food Handling Certificate and at least three years of relevant experience, including hotel dining environments. This casual, on-call role allows for flexible shifts in a rewarding environment, enriching the lives of seniors daily.

Qualifications

• Food Handling Certificate required.
• Minimum three years of progressive experience in dining environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals from pre-determined menus under the direction of the Sous Chef.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meets fine dining standards.

Job description

Job Description

COOK

Amica Pickering

Casual: on call

Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles owns and operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. We offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, along with Long Term Care (LTC) in BC. We combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities for a personalized senior living experience.

At Amica, our values are at the heart of all we do. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those of all religions, ethnicities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, Black, Indigenous, Racialized People, and Persons with Disabilities.

Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day.

A day in the life of a Cook

You are committed to service excellence and pride yourself in exceeding dining expectations by contributing to a culinary experience of the highest quality, consistency and creativity. Under the direction of the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for daily meal preparation from pre‑determined menus, ensuring food quality and presentation meets fine dining standards and contributes to the smooth operation of the kitchen.

How do I qualify?

You must have:

• Food Handling Certificate
• Minimum three years of progressive experience in a variety of dining environments

What we are looking for:

• Previous Hotel experience in a fine dining property
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona‑fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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