Lead Line Cook (Supervisor) – Seniors Living Retirement

S&R Group; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in shift scheduling

Full range of extended Health benefits

Pension/RRSP matching

Company events and team activities

Job summary

S&R Group is seeking a Lead Line Cook for its Seniors Living homes in Ontario. You will coordinate food production, support other Cooks, and ensure service runs smoothly while enjoying predictable evenings.

Responsibilities include supervising line cooks, maintaining quality and safety, and helping prepare meals that nourish Residents and feel like home. Training and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Chef Certified.
• Certification in the Food Safety Awareness Course with recertification every 5 years.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check within past 6 months.
• Healthcare or catering cook experience preferred.
• Experience in resort/hotel settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversaw line food production to ensure meals meet standards and timing.
• Directed and supported line cooks for consistent plating and safety.
• Managed supplies to keep the team equipped.
• Prepared high-quality meals following standardized recipes.
• Ensured meals were ready on time to support smooth service.
• Contributed to a home-like dining experience for Residents.

Skills

Food production oversight

Quality control

Safe food handling

Team support

Leadership

Education

Red Seal Chef Certified

Food Safety Awareness Course

Job description

Company Description

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

Company Description

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

Job Description

At our Seniors Living homes, we take pride in delivering great meals in a calm, supportive kitchen environment. As a Lead Line Cook, you’ll take a key role in coordinating food production, supporting other Cooks, and making sure service runs smoothly — all while enjoying predictable hours that give you back your evenings. You’ll make a meaningful difference each day by helping your team create meals that comfort and nourish our Residents.

If you were working with us as a Lead Line Cook, here are some of the things you would have done last week:

• Oversaw food production on the line, making sure every meal was prepared to standard and served with care
• Directed and supported line cooks to ensure quality, consistency, proper plating, and safe food handling
• Monitored, assessed, and received departmental supplies so the team had what they needed to deliver excellent meals
• Prepared high-quality food with great flavour, colour, texture, and appearance by following standardized recipes
• Ensured meals were ready to be served at the required times, helping keep service smooth and timely
• Use a Resident-focused approach to create a home‑like dining experience by showing initiative, supporting themed meals, helping during special events, and assisting any Team Member who needed a hand
• Participated in continuous quality improvement and followed safe work practices to protect the health of Residents and Team Members
• And supported your team as needed.

When you’re eligible with us for benefits, you can expect a variety of them:

• Flexibility in shift scheduling to support your home life
• When eligible, you can enjoy full range of extended Health benefits
• Pension/RRSP matching
• And many Company Events like our annual recognition parties, team theme parties, lunches, outings, gift cards, and paid days off

We prioritize promoting from within and support our employees' educational needs because we care for the team we have put together. We come to our workplace each day understanding that we are entering our Residents' Home, and we are there to support them. While we don't take ourselves seriously, we take our jobs seriously and love to have fun with each other and the Residents!

Qualifications

To be hired into this role, you must have:

• Red Seal Chef Certified
• Certification in the Food Safety Awareness Course with recertification every 5 years
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check completed within the past 6 months
• Do you have a Food Safety Awareness certification?
• Do you have previous cooking experience in a healthcare or catering setting?
• Do you have experience in a resort/hotel setting?

Additional Information

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI‑enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.

This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.