Cook I: Create Nutritious, Home‑style Senior Meals

Optima Living; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living in Red Deer, AB, is seeking a Cook Level I to prepare nutritious meals for residents with attention to dietary needs, safety standards, and compassionate service. Reporting to the Food Services Manager or Support Services Manager, you will contribute to residents’ wellness and satisfaction while maintaining high sanitation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities include planning cook schedules, portion control, and assisting with special events.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized culinary institute is an asset.
• Minimum of one year experience in food preparation.
• Experience in residential care or mental health environment is an asset.
• Maintains active Food Safe certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food using roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling, and baking as directed.
• Plans cooking schedule to produce food with optimal quality and nutrition.
• Monitors temperatures and temperatures of dish machine chemicals for safety.
• Maintains sanitation plans and adheres to health authority regulations.
• Supports other team members and acts as backup for the Food Services Manager.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Hygiene

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Culinary Institute Diploma

Food Safe certification

Job description

Optima Living in Red Deer, AB, is seeking a Cook Level I to prepare nutritious meals for residents with attention to dietary needs, safety standards, and compassionate service. Reporting to the Food Services Manager or Support Services Manager, you will contribute to residents’ wellness and satisfaction while maintaining high sanitation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities include planning cook schedules, portion control, and assisting with special events.