Cook Casual Queen's Garden LTC

AgeCare; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a dedicated Cook for our long-term care residence. You will prepare and serve meals, ensure timely service, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen aligned with health standards.

Prior cook experience, preferably supervisory, and a current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate are required. A high school diploma or better, plus a diploma/certificate in quality food preparation, completes the profile for this open position.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook, preferably with supervisory duties.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Minimum high school education; higher qualification preferred.
• Diploma/certificate in quality food preparation and production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals on time for residents.
• Maintain sanitary and safe work areas in the kitchen.
• Check special diet orders and address concerns as needed.
• Direct Food Services staff in duties as required.

Skills

Cook experience

Supervisory experience

Safe Food Handling

Education

High school diploma

Diploma/certificate 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.

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: $22.66 per hour

Salary Placement Based On Qualifications And Experience.

This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required.