Cook Casual AgeCare Samac

AgeCare; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Cook for their Long-Term Care residence in Oshawa, responsible for meal preparation and ensuring food safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a dining environment, hold a Safe Food Handling Certificate, and bring a passion for serving seniors in a supportive community.

Benefits

Competitive salary with health benefits

Opportunities for training and career advancement

Supportive and inclusive work culture

Recognition and reward for hard work

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Cook preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate required.
• Minimum of public-school education is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Direct Food Services Workers and manage department operations.
• Address concerns from residents or family members.

Skills

Safe Food Handling

Team Leadership

Cooking

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma in Quality Food Preparation and Production

Job description

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 You Will Do

• 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 Bring

• 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.

What We Offer

• Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.

• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.

• Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.

• Community Feel: Build strong connections with colleagues.

• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About Us
For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

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