Cook (Casual)

The Millwood Retirement Residence; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement residence in Toronto is seeking a Cook who is passionate about providing high-quality meals and creating a positive dining experience for residents. The ideal candidate will have a food handling certificate and a culinary diploma, with experience in healthcare or hospitality being a plus. Responsibilities include meal preparation, supervising staff, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Join us to make a meaningful impact in residents' lives.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Current food handling certificate required.
• Experience in healthcare or hospitality is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals according to the menu plan.
• Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area and equipment.

Skills

Ability to Work Collaboratively

Empathy for Seniors’ Needs

Verbal Communication

Knowledge of HACCP

Healthcare Experience

Independent Work Ability

Organizational Skills

Recipe Conversion & Portion Control

Ontario Food Premises Regulation & Sanitation

Time Management

Education

Culinary diploma

Post-secondary diploma or higher in Food Service

Job description

MIL
The Millwood
921 Millwood Road
Toronto, ON M4G1X2, CAN

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’. We are seeking a candidate who shares our values — someone with a passion to make a difference, a strong moral compass, and a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is warm, caring, and able to make meaningful connections with residents.

Cook reports to the Culinary Services Manager and is committed to resident safety by providing high-quality care aligned with the organization’s vision and mission.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals according to the menu plan and RHA requirements.
• Plate all meals, respecting residents' food preferences.
• Create a positive dining experience rather than just serving food.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area and equipment.
• Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during food preparation and meal service.
• Work within the set budget, minimize waste, and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Keep records such as menu changes, purchase orders, delivery receipts, and temperature checks in the absence of the Food Service Manager.
• Assist with FIFO process for food and supplies.
• Collaborate with all Food Services and other departments.
• Perform any additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current food handling certificate from a local health authority or recent completion of a recognized food handler training program (training can be provided).
• Culinary diploma or equivalent is an asset.
• Experience in healthcare or hospitality is an asset.
• Knowledge of weights, measurements, recipe conversion, and portion control.
• Familiarity with Ontario Food Premises Regulation, Canada’s Food Guide, and therapeutic diets.
• Understanding of HACCP, WHMIS, OHS, and sanitation standards.
• Physical and mental ability to perform duties.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Empathy and understanding of seniors' needs.
• Clear criminal background check (vulnerable sector screening within last 6 months), recent TB test or Chest X-ray, and two supervisory references.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages.
• Support for personal and professional growth.

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applications, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity, welcoming applications from all persons. We accommodate accessibility needs during the hiring process; please notify us of any requirements.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Ability to Work Collaboratively

Expert

Free of Communicable Diseases

Expert

Verbal Communication

Expert

Empathy for Seniors’ Needs

Expert

Knowledge of HACCP

Expert

Healthcare Experience

Expert

Independent Work Ability

Expert

Organizational Skills

Expert

Recipe Conversion & Portion Control

Expert

Ontario Food Premises Regulation & Sanitation

Expert

Time Management

Expert

Knowledge of Measurements, WHMIS

Expert

Additional Education:

Post-secondary diploma or higher in Food Service or related field preferred.