Cook (Full-Time, Contract)

Senior Persons Living Connected; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,193,819 - 71,491,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Training and professional development

Healthy and safe working environment

Job summary

Senior Persons Living Connected is seeking a Cook for a Full-Time Contract in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves preparing meals for a blended adult demographic at St Pauls’ Terrace, ensuring safe handling and sustainability in daily operations.

The candidate will coordinate preparation, supervise dietary considerations, and support events. A Diploma in Culinary Arts and a Vulnerable Sector Check are required, with one year of cooking for 35+ people preferred.

Qualifications

• Community College Diploma in Culinary Arts.
• Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• One-year work experience in preparing meals for 35 people or more.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to hot temperatures in the kitchen.
• Standing for long periods.
• Exposure to hot food and beverages.
• Exposure to sharp and hot kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Creates blended menu options that meet the nutritional dietary needs of a diverse adult customer base.
• Prepares customized meals for dietary restrictions as needed.
• Plans and caters for special social events or business meetings as required.
• Inspects food deliveries for quantity and quality, rejecting inferior items when necessary.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment daily and reports maintenance or safety needs.
• Maintains kitchen equipment, reports to the supervisor about needs of purchase, necessary repairs, and any safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Follows safe food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation standards.
• Monitors kitchen environment regularly to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Job description

Position: Cook

Position Type: Full-Time Contract

Contract Duration: One (1) Year

Hours of Work: Between Mon to Fri from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, then 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Must be available to work every other Saturday.

Compensation: $19.96 - $24.95 hourly

Reports to: Restaurant Operations Manager & Chef

Date Posted: July 14, 2026

Position Summary

Responsible for preparing and cooking meals at the St Pauls’ Terrace Restaurant for a blended demographic of customers by coordinating, preparing and providing other supportive duties to its daily operations. Ensures safe food handling practices, and provides other duties to promote sustainability, quality food and safety.

Responsibilities

• Creates blended menu options that meet the nutritional dietary needs of a diverse adult customer base
• Prepares customized meals for dietary restrictions as needed
• Plans and caters for special social events or business meetings as required.
• Inspect food deliveries for quantity and quality, rejecting inferior items when necessary.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment daily and reports maintenance or safety needs
• Maintains kitchen equipment, reports to the supervisor about needs of purchase, necessary repairs, and any safety concerns in a timely manner
• Follows safe food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation standards
• Monitors kitchen environment regularly to ensure compliance with health and safety standards

Qualifications

• Community College Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Vulnerable Sector Check requiredOne-year work experience in preparing meals for 35 people or more
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to hot temperatures in the kitchen
• Standing for long periods of time
• Exposure to hot food and beverages
• Exposure to sharp and hot kitchen equipment

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Rewarding career that supports meaningful work in our communities
• Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Healthy and safe working environment

EEO Statement

Senior Persons Living Connected is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided upon request. SPLC is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. Hiring decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. Artificial intelligence tools are not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.