Cook- LTC Part Time with Unscheduled Hours

Schlegel Villages; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Rewards program

Extended health benefits

Retirement savings

Education support

Loans and scholarships

Job summary

Schlegel Villages Hamilton is seeking a part-time unscheduled-cook for the LTC site, a role focused on preparing meals for residents in a compassionate, resident-centered environment. The position requires culinary training, food safety certification, and physical capability to lift up to 35 lbs.

This role offers on-site work with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, benefits, education support, and opportunities for growth within a family-owned organization dedicated to holistic health care

Qualifications

• Graduate of Chef Training or Culinary Management Diploma from an accredited college.
• Possess a food safety certification.
• Be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members.
• Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the COOK role.

Skills

Chef training diploma

Food safety certification

Caring attitude

Physical ability

Education

Chef Training Diploma

Job description

Cook- LTC Part Time with Unscheduled Hours

Job Category : Food Services

Requisition Number : COOKD031655

• Posted : August 24, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Hamilton Continuing Care has an exciting opportunity for a Unscheduled Cookto join their team.

The hiring rate for this role is $24.11 per collective agreement/employee association agreement.

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:

• Competitive salary, and benefits;
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and rewards and recognition
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential

To be successful as our new COOK, you will:

• Be a graduate of Chef Training or Culinary Management Diploma from an accredited college
• Possess a food safety certification
• Be able to lift up to 35lbs
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members
• Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the COOK role

It would be an asset if our new COOK has:

• Acquired a Red Seal designation
• Possesses an understanding of therapeutic diets
• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, regulations and best practices applicable to the retirement and long-term care sector

You can be you while being a part of our family

At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design and culture change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: "to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident".

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted and vibrant because of it.Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experienceof every person connected to it.Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality.Regardless of ability, heritage or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, andwe celebrate andsupportlife purpose within the community.

At Schlegel Villages, our hiring practices reflect our commitment to human connection and strong relationships that we strive to provide in our Villages. We do not use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who thoughtfully assess candidate’s fit with our posted opportunities, mission and values.