Cook - AgeCare London

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

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a skilled Cook for our Long-Term Care residence to prepare and serve meals on time and to maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen and dining area. In this supervisory role you will direct Food Services Workers, address resident or family concerns within your authority, and ensure a warm, home-like environment for residents.

You will need a Safe Food Handling Certificate, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and a diploma/certificate in quality food preparation and production;

Qualifications

• Supervisory cook experience preferred.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; diploma in quality food preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen and dining areas.
• Direct Food Services Workers in daily duties and responsibilities.
• Address resident or family concerns within decision-making authority.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food preparation leadership

Team coordination

Education

Safe Food Handling Certificate

High school diploma

Diploma/certificate in quality food preparation and production

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.

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.

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support