Cook

EXTENDICARE; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous mentorship

Opportunities for advancement

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

EXTENDICARE in St. Catharines is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Dietary Aid/Cook to join our culinary team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality food and nutrition to residents, ensuring safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Ideal candidates will have relevant culinary training and be passionate about quality care. Enjoy mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package while enriching the lives of our residents daily.

Qualifications

• Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma.
• Certificate of qualification as a Cook meeting OLTCH Act requirements.
• Post-secondary degree in food and nutrition preferred.
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and set up equipment for food preparation.
• Prepare food according to prescribed diets.
• Maintain records and monitor food quality.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Chef training or culinary management certificate

Certificate of qualification as a Cook

Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management

Red Seal certification

Current Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Temporary Part Time Dietary Aid/COOK – Extendicare 15. Hours Bi-weekly

Posting Number 034-23

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality food, nutrition and customer service to residents in a clean and safe environment. If you’re passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!

This position is for our St Catharines, Extendicare Home, located in St Catharines, Ontario.

What you’ll be doing

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepares food and nourishment in accordance with prescribed diets.
• Maintains all required records and monitors quality and quantity of food.
• Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at mealtimes.
• Assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

What you bring

• 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
• “Red Seal” certification preferred
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package.

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.