Cook Temporary Full Time IPG Cook2 0.87 AgeCare Pine Grove

AgeCare Ltd.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. is hiring a Cook for our Long-Term Care residence in Vaughan, Ontario. You will prepare and serve meals on time, ensuring safety and sanitary standards are met, and you may supervise other Food Services staff.

Experience in a supervisory role is preferred and you hold a provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate. The position offers competitive hourly pay ($24.14–$26.90) based on qualifications and experience, with placement commensurate with credentials.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Cook, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Minimum high school education; diploma/certificate in quality food preparation and production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals on time while maintaining safety and sanitation.
• Oversee Food Services Department operations and direct Food Services Workers.
• Address resident or family concerns within your decision-making authority.

Skills

Cooking

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate

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. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.