Home-Style Cook for Caring Senior Living

Optima Living; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community living organization in Red Deer, AB is seeking a Cook to prepare quality home-cooked meals for residents. You will ensure kitchen sanitation standards, interact with residents, and maintain food safety procedures. The ideal candidate has one year of experience in a food service role, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and holds a Food Safe Certification. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience with restaurant or home‑cooking.
• Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals using current menu.
• Store food in designated areas following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Interact with residents to resolve inquiries in a friendly manner.

Skills

Food safety procedures

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Food Safe Certification

Job description

A community living organization in Red Deer, AB is seeking a Cook to prepare quality home-cooked meals for residents. You will ensure kitchen sanitation standards, interact with residents, and maintain food safety procedures. The ideal candidate has one year of experience in a food service role, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and holds a Food Safe Certification. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents.