Lead Cook - Senior Living Kitchen

Lifetimes Living Inc.; Walkerton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional

Job summary

Lifetimes Living Inc. is seeking a Cook to join our team in Walkerton, Ontario. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals, plating with resident preferences in mind, and ensuring meals are an engaging experience.

You will work with the Culinary Services team to maintain cleanliness, safety, and adherence to policies while supervising Dietary Aides and assisting in purchasing and record-keeping. This vacancy offers competitive wages and growth support.

Qualifications

• Current certificate in food handling training from a local board of health or equivalent.
• Culinary designation/diploma is an asset.
• Experience in health care or hospitality is an asset.
• Familiar with weights, measurements, and portion control.
• Knowledge of Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide.
• Familiar with HACCP, WHMIS, safety and sanitation codes.
• Able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals according to the menu plan and RHA requirements.
• Plate meals and ensure resident food preferences are respected.
• Ensure meals are an experience, not just a task.
• Keep the kitchen area and equipment clean.
• Supervise and direct Dietary Aides during preparation and service.
• Work within a set budget, limit waste, and adhere to policies.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain required records in the absence of the Food Service Manager (menu changes, purchase orders, delivery receipts, temperature checks).
• Assist in FIFO process of food and supply products.
• Work with Food Services and other departments; perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Empathy for seniors

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Food handling certificate

Culinary diploma asset

Job description

Lifetimes Living Inc. is seeking a Cook to join our team in Walkerton, Ontario. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals, plating with resident preferences in mind, and ensuring meals are an engaging experience.

You will work with the Culinary Services team to maintain cleanliness, safety, and adherence to policies while supervising Dietary Aides and assisting in purchasing and record-keeping. This vacancy offers competitive wages and growth support.