COOK, PART-TIME

Lifetimes Living Inc.; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lifetimes Living Inc. in Tillsonburg, ON is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals per the menu and supervise Dietary Aides, while keeping a safe, clean kitchen and honoring resident preferences.

The role reports to the Culinary Services Manager and requires knowledge of HACCP/WHMIS/OHS, food handling certification, and a commitment to senior care. Competitive wages and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Food handling certificate or equivalent; training can be provided.
• Culinary designation/diploma is an asset or equivalent.
• Experience in health care or hospitality settings is an asset.
• Familiar with weights, measurements, recipe conversion, and portion control.
• Knowledge of Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide.
• Understanding HACCP, WHMIS, OHS, and sanitation standards.
• Able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated empathy for the needs of seniors.
• Able to maintain records and operate within policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals per the menu and RHA requirements.
• Plate meals and respect resident food preferences.
• Make meals an experience, not a task, and keep the kitchen clean.
• Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during food prep and service.
• Work within budget, limit waste, and follow residence procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment and proper records when needed.
• Assist in FIFO processes of foods and supplies.
• Collaborate with Food Services and other departments.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety training

Culinary designation

Healthcare/hospitality experience

Weights & measurements

Ontario Food Premises Regulation

HACCP

WHMIS / OHS / Sanitation Code

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy for seniors

Education

Food handling certificate

Culinary designation/diploma (asset)

Job description

Tillsonburg Retirement Residence, Tillsonburg, ON, CA

Salary Range: $19.22 To $19.22 Hourly

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Cook reports to the Culinary Services Manager and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

The starting wage rate is $19.22/hour.

This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals according to the menu plan and the requirements of the RHA,
• Plates all meals and ensures Resident food preferences are respected,
• Ensures that meals are an experience rather than a task,
• Keeps the kitchen area and equipment clean,
• Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during basic food preparation and meal service,
• Work within a set budget, limit waste, and adhere to residence policies and procedures,
• Maintains a safe working environment,
• Maintain required records in the absence of the Food Service Manager, e.g., menu changes, purchase orders, delivery receipts, temperature checks,
• Assists in the FIFO process of food and supply products,
• Works collaboratively with all Food Services and other departments associates,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current certificate in food handling training from a local board of health or an agency of the board of health or has recently successfully completed an equivalent food handler training program, or training can be provided,
• Culinary designation/diploma an asset or equivalent designation,
• Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset,
• Familiar with weights and measurements, recipe conversion and portion control,
• Familiar with Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and therapeutic diets,
• Familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety, and Sanitation Code,
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned,
• Organizational and time-management skills,
• Individual and teamwork skills,
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors,
• Must be free of communicable diseases,
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing,
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references are required.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager.

10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Week 1: Sunday, Thursday, Friday
Week 2: Tuesday, Saturday
35 Hours Bi-Weekly