Cook - AgeCare London

AgeCare; London; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare in London, Ontario is seeking a Cook for our Long-Term Care residence to ensure meals are prepared and served on time while keeping areas clean and sanitary.

The role requires prior cooking experience, ideally with supervisory duties, plus a Safe Food Handling Certificate and a diploma/certificate in quality food preparation. This is a full-time, on-site position offering CAD 24.45 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals on time for residents.
• Maintain sanitary and safe work areas.
• Check special diet orders for new admissions.
• Direct Food Services staff in daily duties.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food preparation

Quality control

Education

Safe Food Handling Certificate

High School Diploma

Diploma in Food Preparation

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. 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.

Salary: $24.45 per hour
Salary Placement Based On Qualifications And Experience.
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.