COOK, CASUAL

Lifetimes Living Inc.; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional

Job summary

Lifetimes Living Inc. in Woodstock, ON is hiring a Cook on a casual basis to support scheduling needs with flexible hours. You will prepare meals, ensure resident preferences are respected, and maintain kitchen safety and cleanliness in a compassionate elder-care setting.

The wage rate starts at $19.22/hour. Applicants should have a food handling certificate, and a culinary diploma is an asset. Experience in health care or hospitality is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Current certificate in food handling training from a local board of health.
• Culinary designation/diploma is an asset.
• Experience in a health care or hospitality setting is an asset.
• Familiar with weights, measurements, recipe conversion and portion control.
• Familiar with Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
• Knowledge of HACCP, WHMIS, OH&S and sanitation codes.
• Must be physically able to perform duties and work well with seniors.
• Clear vulnerable sector screening within 6 months, TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, and two supervisory references.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals according to the menu and RHA requirements.
• Plate meals and respect residents' food preferences.
• Make meals an experience, not just a task.
• Keeps kitchen area and equipment clean.
• Supervise Dietary Aides during basic food prep and meal service.
• Work within budget, limit waste, and follow policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment and required records when the Food Service Manager is absent.
• Assist in FIFO process for food and supply products.
• Collaborate with all Food Services and other departments.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Written & oral comms

Education

Food handling certificate

Culinary diploma

Job description

“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 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 organizing applications or analyzing 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.