Cook- Reg. Full Time [MRG CK4 0.20] Regina Gardens Long Term Care Residence

AgeCare; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in long-term care is seeking a Cook to ensure quality meal preparation and supervision of food services. This role emphasizes a compassionate approach to serving seniors and includes responsibilities for meal timing, safety standards, and resident satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have prior cooking experience in a supervisory capacity and relevant food handling certifications.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Cook, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certificate is required.
• Minimum public school education; high school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper meals are prepared and served on time.
• Check special diet orders for accuracy and respond to concerns.
• Direct Food Services Workers and oversee department operations.

Skills

Meal preparation

Supervision

Food safety

Communication

Resident care

Education

High School Diploma

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Diploma/Certificate in food preparation

Job description

About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: The Cook of the Long-Term Care residence is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time and that work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. What Is In It For You: • Checks special diet orders for new admissions to ensure they are correct (as required). • Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Food Services Manager/Supervisor. • Directs Food Services Workers in the performance of their duties and assumes responsibility for the operation of the Food Services Department (as required). What You Will Need • Prior experience as a Cook preferably in a supervisory capacity. • Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate. • A minimum of public-school education is required. High school education is preferred. • Must have a diploma/certificate or equivalent in quality food preparation and production.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!