Prep_Assistant Cook

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Retirement Residences is seeking a Prep Cook to support high-quality meal preparation for residents and guests, following standardized recipes and strict safety standards. You will join a caring team focused on delivering personalized dining experiences while supporting a positive resident and guest experience.

The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and growth opportunities within Chartwell. The team values energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine smile as part of daily service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality
• A passion for providing exceptional customer experience
• Leadership skills to guide and support the dining room team
• Energy, enthusiasm, and an irresistible smile

Responsibilities

• Confidently lead and manage the dining room service team
• Create a warm and comfortable dining room atmosphere and positive impression at each meal
• Provide a personalized and memorable dining experience to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Training to grow your skills and learn how to become an experiential leader
• Learn every day

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

As a Prep Cook you will be responsible to assist in the preparation of high-quality meals to meet the nutritional needs of the residents and guests, using standardized recipes, and consistently maintaining the relevant health, hygiene, and safety standards. As an employee of Chartwell you can enjoy growing your career and be a part of a dedicated team that positively impacts the lives of the residents.

If you

• Love seniors who have life experiences and stories to tell.


• Love food – serving customers great food and beverages and working with a team who does too.


• Love providing a personalized and memorable dining experience

Read on! What you get at Chartwell

• We believe in Making People’s Lives Better for our residents, their families, and our employees.


• Grow your career at Chartwell where we have General Managers who started their career in the dining room


• Bring your availability to us and get an opportunity that fits your busy life

What you bring

• Previous experience in hospitality


• A passion for providing exceptional customer experience


• Leadership skills to guide and support the dining room team


• Energy, enthusiasm, and an irresistible smile

What you will get to do

• Confidently lead and manage the dining room service team


• Create a warm and comfortable dining room atmosphere and positive impression at each meal


• Provide a personalized and memorable dining experience to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction


• Training to grow your skills and learn how to become an experiential leader


• Learn every day

About Us

At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 1-888-663-6448.

Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.