Cook

Levante Living LP; Welland; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Levante Living LP is seeking a Kitchen/ Food Service team member at our Welland, Ontario residences to support meal preparation, safety, and daily operations for our senior residents.

You will follow standardized recipes, manage dietary requirements, and maintain hygiene and documentation in a fast‑paced environment. A Safe Food Handling Certificate is required; Smart Serve is a plus. This role requires physical effort and reliable English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation, catering and special event preparation in hospitality or retirement home industry.
• Must be sensitive to the dietary needs of seniors.
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.
• Minimum Grade 12.
• Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate, Smart Serve Certificate an asset.

Responsibilities

• Based on menus, sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food following standardized recipes. Provides for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices.
• Completes all necessary documentation (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes) as assigned.
• Complies with all provincial regulations, established food and beverage department policies and procedures and ORCA standards to ensure the department is tour ready.
• In the absence of the Manager of Culinary Services assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Volume food preparation

Catering

Special event prep

English communication

Education

Grade 12

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve Certificate (asset)

Job description

About Levante Living Our mission at Levante Living is to provide a supportive and caring experience for our residents, families, and team members. For us, this is more than a job; it’s a passion. Together, we create a space at each residence where ongoing enrichment helps both residents and team members thrive. Levante Living is a rapidly growing retirement living portfolio (23 properties under management), primarily in secondary markets with a mix of independent and assisted living suites. We believe in living our values to build a culture rooted in respect and teamwork, and we remain focused on excellence in team member experience, resident satisfaction, and financial performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Based on menus, sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food following standardized recipes. Provides for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities;
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices;
• Completes all necessary documentation (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes) as assigned;
• Complies with all provincial regulations, established food and beverage department policies and procedures and ORCA standards to ensure the department is tour ready;
• In the absence of the Manager of Culinary Services assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers;
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles;
• Perform other duties as required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation, catering and special event preparation in the hospitality or Retirement home industry;
• Must be sensitive to the dietary needs of seniors;
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift;
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.
• Minimum Grade 12.
• Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate, Smart Serve Certificate an asset.