Cook Casual Queen's Garden LTC

Queens-Garden; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Cook for a Long-Term Care residence to ensure timely meal preparation and service while maintaining safety and cleanliness. The role involves supervising Food Services staff and coordinating with the Food Services Manager to meet diet orders and resident needs.

Qualifications include supervisory cook experience, a Safe Food Handling Certificate, and at least a high school diploma, with a diploma in food preparation preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals on time.
• Maintain safe, sanitary work areas.
• Direct Food Services Workers in their duties.
• Check special diet orders for new admissions and verify accuracy.
• Respond to resident or family concerns and escalate when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Diploma/certificate in 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: $22.66 per hourSalary 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. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.