Cook - AgeCare Cariboo Place

Agecare-1; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare in Williams Lake, BC, is seeking a Cook for a long-term care residence to prepare meals on schedule and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

You will check diet orders, respond to resident or family concerns, and direct Food Services Workers to keep operations running smoothly. The role requires supervisory cooking experience and a Safe Food Handling certificate.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Cook, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• High school education required; diploma/certificate in quality food preparation and production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time and maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen area.
• Direct Food Services Workers and address resident/family concerns within authority.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safe Food Handling

Education

High school education preferred

Diploma/certificate in quality food preparation

Job description

About UsAt 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.Internal Closing Date: November 6, 2026Hours of Work: Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am- 6:30pmApproximate Start Date: November 15, 2026Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and Union membership is a condition of employment.Wage Levelling Salary: $29.72 per hour