Cook - Part Time

Leacock Retirement Lodge; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Education assistance

Career development opportunities

Awards and recognition programs

Discounts on products, services and #?

Job summary

Jarlette Health Services' Leacock Retirement Lodge in Orillia invites applications for a part-time Cook. This on-site role supports the Culinary Manager with daily menu item preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and arranging plated meals for residents.

Ideal candidates will have formal cook training, food handler certification, and at least two years in a retirement setting, plus WHMIS and strong teamwork. We offer referral bonuses, education support, and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education or diploma in cooking.
• Food handler certification required by public health.
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience in a retirement community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily menu items and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen.
• Assist with presentation of menu items for service.
• Manage inventory, comply with food safety practices, and document related records.

Skills

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Chef training diploma / culinary management certificate

Food handler training

WHMIS training

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate of qualification (Cook / Institutional Cook)

Tools

CQI and Risk Management

Job description

Cook

Status: Part-Time

Location: On site at 298 Forest Avenue N, Orillia ON at Leacock Retirement Lodge

Existing Vacancy

Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 8 Retirement Lodges across Ontario, Jarlette Health Services has established itself as an industry leader with over 55 years of experience in the dynamic senior care sector.

Leacock Retirement Lodge, a premier licensed retirement community situated in the picturesque city of Orillia, Ontario, offers an exceptional living experience for its residents. With 110 meticulously designed and well-appointed suites, the lodge provides a comfortable and secure environment for seniors seeking an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Orillia is approximately 30 km north-east of Barrie and is known for outdoor recreation, history, culture and lakeside living.Commonly known as the Sunshine City, Orillia boasts extensive waterfront trails and parks, a thriving arts and culture scene and a charming historic downtown teeming with excellent shopping and dining choices.

Join our team as a Cook!

The Cook is an integral part of the service team, enriching the lives of our residents through a quality culinary experience. Working side by side with the Culinary Manager, the Cook will be responsible for the daily preparation of menu items, maintaining a clean sanitary professional working space and helping with the presentation of menu items for service.

Key responsibilities also include ingredient inventory management, strict adherence to food safety (stock rotation, temperature, storage, labeling), and utilizing safe work practices. Staff must also maintain documentation, apply CQI and Risk Management principles, participate in mandatory education, promote resident wellness, foster collaboration, and report resident condition changes to supervisors.

We are looking for the following qualifications and traits:

• Hold a chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate granted from a college established under the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or from a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005; or holds a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook is preferred
• Must have completed the food handler training program, provided by public health, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a Retirement Community preferred
• WHMIS training
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education.
• Must be computer literate

Our offer to you may include:

• Referral bonus
• Individualized assistance with tuition and further education
• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Exclusive discounts on products,services and travel
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of vaccination against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, two positive references and, prior to starting at the location, a receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

All aspects of the hiring process, from application review to final selection, are conducted by our hiring team without the use of AI.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.