Cook - Casual

Jarlette Health Services; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension program

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Skill development

Awards and recognition

Product/service discounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Jarlette Health Services is seeking a Cook for Bayfield House Retirement Lodge in Penetanguishene, Ontario. The role involves daily preparation of menu items, careful presentation, and maintaining sanitary kitchen practices on-site.

Responsibilities include inventory management, strict food safety, and documentation. Candidates should have relevant chef training, WHMIS, and a willingness for ongoing education; 2 years in a retirement setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Act-established college or a Private Career College; or a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook is preferred.
• Must have completed the food handler training program under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a retirement community preferred
• WHMIS training required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Active interest in ongoing education
• Must be computer literate

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation of menu items and presentation for service.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, professional workspace.
• Inventory management and adherence to food safety standards.
• Documentation and CQI/Risk Management practices; participate in mandatory education.
• Promote resident wellness and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WHMIS training

CQI knowledge

Job description

Cook

Status: Casual

Location: On site at 5 Beck Blvd, Penetanguishene, ON

Existing Vacancy

Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 8 Retirement Lodges across Ontario, Jarlette Health Services has established itself as an industry leader with over 55 years of experience in the dynamic senior care sector.

Bayfield House Retirement Lodge is a distinguished and licensed retirement community located in the charming town of Penetanguishene, Ontario and features 99 thoughtfully designed and well-appointed suites. Penetanguishene is a town located on the southeastern tip of Georgian Bay in Simcoe County and is approximately 150 km north of Toronto and 54 km north of Barrie. The town is known for its picturesque harbor, clear waters, and recreational opportunities, and is often referred to as a gateway to the Southern Georgian Bay region.

Join our team as a Cook!

The Cook is an integral part of the service team, enriching the lives of our residents through a quality culinary experience. Working side by side with the Culinary Manager, the Cook will be responsible for the daily preparation of menu items, maintaining a clean sanitary professional working space and helping with the presentation of menu items for service.

Key responsibilities also include ingredient inventory management, strict adherence to food safety (stock rotation, temperature, storage, labeling), and utilizing safe work practices. Staff must also maintain documentation, apply CQI and Risk Management principles, participate in mandatory education, promote resident wellness, foster collaboration, and report resident condition changes to supervisors.

We are looking for the following qualifications and traits:

• Hold a chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate granted from a college established under the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or from a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005; or holds a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook is preferred
• Must have completed the food handler training program, provided by public health, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a Retirement Community preferred
• WHMIS training
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education.
• Must be computer literate

Our offer to you may include:

• Competitive Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits
• Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future
• Referral bonus
• Individualized assistance with tuition and further education
• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Exclusive discounts on products,services and travel
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of vaccination against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, two positive references and, prior to starting at the location, a receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

All aspects of the hiring process, from application review to final selection, are conducted by our hiring team without the use of AI.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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