Part-Time Healthcare Cook for Senior Living

Tendercare Nursing Home Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and learning opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Tendercare Nursing Home Ltd. is seeking a Part-time Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff at our Scarborough location. You will review menus, follow production charts and ensure proper food handling to meet dietary requirements.

Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary Manager, you’ll work within budget, participate in staff meetings, and support therapeutic diets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate.
• Red Seal Certificate preferred.
• Experience in large quantity food preparation, healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
• Ability to lift and transfer heavy items and stand for long shifts.
• Proficiency in Mandarin/Cantonese is an asset.
• Provide a Vulnerable Sector Check within six months or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver foods for residents, guests and employees.
• Review menus and production sheets and serve meals attractively.
• Adhere to food handling techniques and safety standards.
• Complete daily temperature audits and record findings.
• Prepare foods for therapeutic/speciality diets and record substitutions.
• Follow daily production charts within budget and schedules.
• Comply with regulations and departmental policies; participate in meetings and training.

Skills

Food handling

Teamwork

Mandarin/Cantonese

Education

Red Seal Certificate preferred

Job description

Tendercare Nursing Home Ltd. is seeking a Part-time Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff at our Scarborough location. You will review menus, follow production charts and ensure proper food handling to meet dietary requirements.

Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary Manager, you’ll work within budget, participate in staff meetings, and support therapeutic diets while maintaining safety and quality standards.