Cook AgeCare MGHT

AgeCare Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive HR team

Meaningful work

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. seeks a Cook for the Generations Toronto long-term care residence. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring timely service and maintaining sanitary work areas within a not-for-profit community campus.

You should have prior cook experience (supervisory preferred), a Safe Food Handling Certificate, and appropriate education certificates. The role offers competitive pay and benefits in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Cook, preferably in supervisory capacity.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• A minimum of public-school education.
• High school education preferred.
• Diploma/certificate or equivalent in quality food preparation and production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals on time and maintain sanitary work areas.
• Respond to resident or family concerns and take appropriate action.
• Direct Food Services Workers in their duties and monitor department operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Diploma/certificate in quality food preparation and production

High school education

Public-school education minimum

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Address: 77 Mike Palmateer Road, Toronto, ON M3C 1V7 Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available

About Us

Generations Toronto is a not-for-profit, intergenerational community campus offering affordable housing, long-term care, early childhood education, health services, and community programming. Rooted in values of pluralism, compassion, and service, Generations Toronto fosters inclusive, connected living for people of all ages and backgrounds. The campus includes a 122-bed Ismaili Ethnocultural Designated Long-Term Care Home. AgeCare has been appointed as the manager of the Generations Toronto long-term care home and is recruiting the Cook on behalf of Generations Toronto.

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.

What We Offer

Competitive pay and benefits:

• Competitive salary, health benefits, and paid time off.
• Career growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
• Supportive culture: A diverse and inclusive HR team.
• Meaningful work: Work that helps employees bring their best to work and provide exceptional care to the residents we serve.
• Recognition: A workplace where hard work is valued and celebrated.

About AgeCare

For more than 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant, supportive communities where residents receive high-quality care and build meaningful connections. With more than 50 communities across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, we provide a comfortable, home-like environment where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect, and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is central to our success and to the quality of life our residents experience every day.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about supporting people and want to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you. Help us create welcoming, nurturing homes for our residents. AgeCare values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salary Range: $26.03 - $27.67 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