Cook - Part-Time

Meadow Park London; London; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, welfare & dental benefits

Pension matching program

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance & education support

Skill development & internal promotion

Awards & team recognition

Job summary

Meadow Park London is seeking a Cook for a temporary part-time, on-site role at 1210 Southdale Rd East, London, ON. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and ensure food safety in a long-term care setting.

Under the Culinary Manager, you will support meal service timing, documentation, CQI, and ongoing education. LTC cooking experience is an asset; WHMIS and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold chef training or culinary management credential from an Ontario college or equivalent.
• Must have completed the public health food handler training program.
• Cooking experience in Long Term Care is an asset.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Active interest in ongoing education; must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Cook according to recipes and menus; follow food safety standards.
• Document resident changes accurately and support CQI initiatives.
• Promote wellness and assist with menu planning and service timing.
• Maintain safe use of chemicals and comply with WHMIS and safety rules.

Education

Chef diploma / culinary certificate

Certificate of qualification (Cook trade)

Long Term Care cooking experience

Job description

Cook

Status: Temporary Part-Time

Location: On site at 1210 Southdale Rd East, London ON

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.

Meadow Park London is a fully accredited long term care home in London. Ontario and serves 126 residents. It is a growing urban center in Southwestern Ontario, and is known for its numerous parks, cultural attractions, and strong economy in sectors like agri-food, advanced manufacturing, and health sciences. Situated on the Thames River, London is located approximately 200 km west of Toronto and 200 km east of Windsor, it serves as a regional hub for medical, educational, and business services.

Join our team as a Cook!

Under the direction of the Culinary Manager, this role focuses primarily on meal preparation, food safety, and adherence to legislative and facility standards. Key duties include cooking according to recipes and menus, conforming to Public Health and legislative standards for food handling, reporting resident condition changes, accurate documentation, participating in continuous quality improvement (CQI), ongoing education, and promoting wellness. This role also involves menu planning input, assisting with meal service timing, safe use of chemicals (WHMIS), efficient use of resources, and strict adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, including the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.

We are looking for the following qualifications and traits

• Must have 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 as required under the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 ss. 79 and Ontario Regulation 82/22 (1); or institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality cooking experience to adequately fulfill the role.
• Must have completed the food handler training program, provided by public health, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
• Cooking experience in Long Term Care is an asset.
• 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:

• Competitive Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits
• Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future
• 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.

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