COOK, CASUAL

Lifetimes Living Inc.; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The role requires a food handling certificate, knowledge of HACCP/WHMIS/OH&S, and ability to collaborate with Dietary Aides and other departments. Prior health care or hospitality experience is an asset. We offer competitive wages and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Food handling certificate or training (or training can be provided)
• Culinary designation/diploma is an asset or equivalent
• Experience in health care/hospitality is an asset
• Familiar with weights and measurements, recipe conversion and portion control
• Familiar with Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and therapeutic diets
• Familiar with HACCP, WHMIS, OH&S and Sanitation Code
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Teamwork and empathy for seniors
• Clear vulnerable sector screening, TB test or Chest X-ray and two supervisory references

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals according to menu and requirements
• Plate meals and respect resident food preferences
• Ensure meals are an experience, not a task
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean
• Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during preparation and service
• Work within budget, minimize waste, follow policies
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Maintain records (menu changes, orders, receipts, temperature checks)
• Assist in FIFO process of food and supplies
• Collaborate with Food Services and other departments
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Skills

Weights & measurements

Recipe conversion

Portion control

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Empathy for seniors

Education

Food handling certificate

Culinary diploma or equivalent

Experience in health care/hospitality (asset)

Job description

Tillsonburg Retirement Residence, Tillsonburg, ON, CA

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1493

Salary Range: $19.22 To $19.22 Annually

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well‑being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Cook reports to the Culinary Services Manager and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by providing high‑quality care in accordance with the organization’s vision and mission.

Wage Rate

The starting wage rate is $19.22/hour.

Vacancy

We are hiring employees to work on a casual basis to help us fulfil our scheduling needs and fill vacant shifts as they arise. We are offering flexible hours.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of high‑quality, nutritious meals according to the menu plan and the requirements of the RHA,
• Plates all meals and ensures Resident food preferences are respected,
• Ensures that meals are an experience rather than a task,
• Keeps the kitchen area and equipment clean,
• Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during basic food preparation and meal service,
• Work within a set budget, limit waste, and adhere to residence policies and procedures,
• Maintains a safe working environment,
• Maintain required records in the absence of the Food Service Manager, e.g., menu changes, purchase orders, delivery receipts, temperature checks,
• Assists in the FIFO process of food and supply products,
• Works collaboratively with all Food Services and other departments associates,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current certificate in food handling training from a local board of health or an agency of the board of health or has recently successfully completed an equivalent food handler training program, or training can be provided,
• Culinary designation/diploma an asset or equivalent designation,
• Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset,
• Familiar with weights and measurements, recipe conversion and portion control,
• Familiar with Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and therapeutic diets,
• Familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety, and Sanitation Code,
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned,
• Organizational and time-management skills,
• Individual and teamwork skills,
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors,
• Must be free of communicable diseases,
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing,
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references are required.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth

We appreciate all applicants’ interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organising applications or analysing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy‑conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager.