Cook Temporary Full Time IPG Cook2 0.87 AgeCare Pine Grove

Iris L.P.; Canada; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Cook for a Long-Term Care residence. You will prepare meals, ensure timely service, and maintain sanitary work areas in a safe environment.

You\'ll supervise Food Services staff, verify diet orders, and respond to resident or family concerns within your decision-making authority, supporting a compassionate, home-like setting. We value teamwork, integrity, and quality care, with opportunities to contribute to menu planning and quality improvements in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Must have prior supervisory cook experience.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Minimum public-school education; high school preferred.
• Diploma or certificate in quality food preparation and production.

Responsibilities

• Check special diet orders for new admissions.
• Respond to resident or family concerns within authority.
• Direct Food Services Workers and oversee department operations.

Skills

Supervisory cook experience

Attention to safety and sanitation

Education

Safe Food Handling Certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma/certificate in quality food preparation and production

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.

Salary Range

$24.14 - $26.90 per hour Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Canadian work experience is not required.

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of:

• Trust: Act with integrity and fairness
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion
• Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service
• Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support