Cook - Casual - New Orchard Lodge

Extendicare Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in Ottawa is looking for a passionate Cook to join their culinary team. This part-time role involves food preparation, menu review, and guidance for Dietary Aides while ensuring high-quality service. Ideal candidates have culinary management certification and a current Food Handler’s Certificate. Join a team dedicated to quality care and enjoy support for lifelong learning, career growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship

Opportunities for advancement

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from an OLTCH Act compliant program.
• Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act.
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and nourishments according to prescribed diets.
• Review menus and set up equipment for food preparation.
• Direct Dietary Aides in food preparation procedures.

Skills

Culinary management

Food handling

Team collaboration

Education

Chef training or culinary management certificate

Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management

"Red Seal" certification

Job description

COOK – Extendicare

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality food, nutrition and customer service to residents in a clean and safe environment.

Overview

This position is for our New Orchard Lodge Home, located in Ottawa, Ontario. Available opportunities include casual day/evening shifts. If you’re passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!

What you’ll be doing

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepares food and nourishments in accordance with prescribed diets.
• Maintains all required records and monitors quality and quantity of food.
• Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at mealtimes.
• Assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

What you bring / Qualifications

• Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act.
• Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act.
• Post‑secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post‑secondary degree in food and nutrition.
• “Red Seal” certification preferred.
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate.

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type: Part time.

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!