Full time Cook

Amenida Seniors Community; Glen Grove; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Amenida Senior Community in Ontario is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve home-cooked meals for residents, emphasizing fresh ingredients, Korean cuisine, and dietary needs. You will plan and prep for the day and assist the Food Service Manager to ensure quality, portion control, and presentation.

Ideal candidates have prior busy-kitchen experience, ideally in senior care; you must be able to work weekends/holidays, and maintain high cleanliness and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy kitchen environments, preferably in senior care or healthcare.
• Ability to prepare large-batch meals with quality, taste, and dietary accommodations.
• Knowledge of Korean cuisine and ability to prepare traditional dishes in bulk.
• Ability to perform physical duties in food service, including standing and lifting.
• Strong teamwork, organisation, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve home-cooked meals using fresh ingredients for residents.
• Plan and prep meals for current and following day.
• Assist Food Service Manager with kitchen operations as needed.
• Ensure proper food presentation, portion control, and safety compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation per health regulations.
• Support kitchen tasks including lifting and standing for long periods.
• Clean kitchen equipment and work areas according to standards.
• Adhere to safety and food-handling protocols.
• Prepare authentic Korean cuisine to meet cultural and dietary needs.

Skills

Korean cuisine knowledge

Large-volume cooking

Team collaboration

Food safety

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Experience in senior care

Flexibility

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

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Amenida Senior Community, a part ofPrima Living, established to provide exceptional care and a fulfilling lifestyle for seniors, offers a warm and supportive environment for more than 20 years. With a focus on personalized care, they emphasize independence and well-being through tailored services and engaging activities. Amenida prides itself on fostering a community where residents can thrive socially, emotionally, and physically, supported by dedicated staff who prioritize each individual's comfort and dignity.

Position:Cook

Reports to:Food Service Manager

Pay: 19.63 - 21.41/ hourly

Your Day to Day:
As a Cook at Amenida Senior Community, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving home-cooked meals using fresh, real ingredients for a large group of residents.
• Planning and prepping meals for the current and following day.
• Assisting the Food Service Manager with kitchen operations as needed.
• Ensuring proper food presentation and portion control.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in all food preparation areas in accordance with health regulations.
• Supporting kitchen tasks including lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for long periods.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas according to established standards.
• Adhering to safety and food handling protocols at all times.
• Focusing on preparing authentic Korean cuisine to meet the cultural and dietary preferences of residents.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Proven experience working in a busy kitchen environment; experience in a senior care, healthcare, or institutional setting is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare large-batch meals while maintaining quality, taste, presentation, food safety, and dietary requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience preparing Korean cuisine, including the ability to prepare traditional Korean dishes in a large-volume food service environment.
• Ability to safely perform the physical duties associated with food service, including standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment, bending, reaching, and other related tasks, with or without accommodation.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by the position and applicable scheduling requirements.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, where required, prior to employment, in accordance with applicable legislation and organizational requirements

Join our team and bring your culinary skills to life in a dynamic kitchen environment!

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