Cook Casual AgeCare Pine Grove

AgeCare; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. This role is vital in ensuring that residents receive nutritious meals prepared with care and served in a timely manner. You will lead a team, manage food services, and ensure compliance with health standards. If you have a passion for culinary arts and a desire to serve seniors with dignity and respect, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in their lives. Join a compassionate team that values your contribution to enhancing the well-being of residents.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals on time while maintaining a sanitary kitchen.
• Direct Food Services Workers and manage department operations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Supervisory Skills

Safe Food Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Food Preparation Certificate

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:

1. Checks special diet orders for new admissions to ensure they are correct (as required).
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Prior experience as a Cook preferably in a supervisory capacity.
2. Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
3. A minimum of public-school education is required. High school education is preferred.
4. Must have a diploma/certificate or equivalent in quality food preparation and production.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!