Cook (Part Time) - Arbour Heights

Extendicare; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare’s Arbour Heights location is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests, and staff. You will review menus, follow production sheets, and ensure proper food handling and safety standards while contributing to nutrition-focused diets.

The role requires a Food Handler's Certificate; Red Seal is preferred. Experience in large-scale food prep, especially in healthcare, is ideal.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate.
• Red Seal Certificate preferred.
• Experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in healthcare or retirement setting.
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide.
• Able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver foods for residents, guests and staff.
• Review menus and production sheets before cooking and serving.
• Ensure proper food handling and safety practices.
• Perform daily temperature audits of fridges, freezers and storerooms.
• Support special diet preparations per planned menus and substitutions when needed.

Skills

Food handling

Second language

Stamina

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Red Seal Certificate (preferred)

Job description

## Cook (Part Time) - Arbour HeightsApply: Arbour Heights: Part time: Posted Today: R36437**Job Description**Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.Key ResponsibilitiesTo prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees;To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively;To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form;To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus;To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments;To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures;To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions;To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;To complete other duties as assigned.QualificationsMust possess a Food Handler's CertificateRed Seal Certificate preferredMust have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement settingMust be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy EatingMust have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic dietsMust be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shiftProficiency in a second language is considered an assetMust provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one**Time Type**Part time## **Compensation Details**$22.22 - $23.19 At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.