Cook Casual AgeCare Aurora

Iris L.P.; Aurora; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare in Canada is seeking a Cook for a Long-Term Care residence. You will ensure proper meals are prepared and served on time, while maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

You may supervise Food Services Workers and coordinate with the Food Services Manager to meet care standards. The role requires a current Safe Food Handling certificate and a diploma/certificate in quality food preparation, with high school education as a baseline.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Cook, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• High school education is preferred; diploma/certificate in quality food preparation and production required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals on time in a long-term care residence.
• Maintain safe and sanitary work areas in compliance with guidelines.
• Direct Food Services Workers in daily duties and operations.
• Respond to resident or family concerns within established authority or escalate as needed.

Skills

Supervisory cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Diploma in quality food preparation

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

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.

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 per hour Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

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