Lead Cook, Long-Term Care — Create Nourishing Meals

AgeCare; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care residence in Mississauga is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience as a Cook, a Safe Food Handling Certificate, and preferably a diploma in quality food preparation. Responsibilities include checking diet orders, addressing concerns, and directing food service staff. This position offers an opportunity to work in a nurturing environment dedicated to empowering residents.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Checks special diet orders for new admissions to ensure they are correct.
• Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken.
• Directs Food Services Workers in the performance of their duties.

Skills

Experience as a Cook

Supervisory skills

Safe Food Handling

Quality food preparation and production

Education

High school education

Diploma/Certificate in food preparation

Job description

A long-term care residence in Mississauga is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience as a Cook, a Safe Food Handling Certificate, and preferably a diploma in quality food preparation. Responsibilities include checking diet orders, addressing concerns, and directing food service staff. This position offers an opportunity to work in a nurturing environment dedicated to empowering residents.