Prep_Assistant Cook

Chartwell Retirement Residences; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

Chartwell Retirement Residences is seeking a Prep Cook to support our kitchen team in Niagara Region. You will help prepare meals, portion dishes, and ensure residents receive delicious, comforting options that meet dietary needs.

This role emphasizes food safety, cleanliness, teamwork, and reliable shift coverage. High school diploma and 1–2 years in a volume food prep environment required; Food Safe Level 1 (Level 2 preferred).

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a volume food preparation environment
• Food Safe Level 1 certificate (Level 2 preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent education

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and cook meals that meet residents’ dietary needs
• Wash, chop, and prepare ingredients like meats, vegetables, and salads
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized, including dishes and work surfaces
• Support special event food preparation to highlight Chartwell’s hospitality
• Follow safe food handling, health, and safety practices, and store supplies properly
• Receive and store food and supplies, while completing daily temperature checks for fridges, freezers, and storerooms

Skills

Volume food prep

Team player

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Safe Level 1

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring comfort and joy to others? As a Prep Cook at Chartwell, you’ll play an important role in preparing meals that make our residents feel at home. By supporting the kitchen team with meal preparation, food safety, and cleanliness, you’ll help provide a dining experience that nourishes both body and spirit.

What You’ll Do

• Help prepare and cook meals that meet residents’ dietary needs
• Wash, chop, and prepare ingredients like meats, vegetables, and salads
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized, including dishes and work surfaces
• Support special event food preparation to highlight Chartwell’s hospitality
• Follow safe food handling, health, and safety practices, and store supplies properly
• Receive and store food and supplies, while completing daily temperature checks for fridges, freezers, and storerooms

What You’ll Bring

• 1-2 years of experience in a volume food preparation environment, ideally in retirement, long-term care, or hospitality
• High school graduate or equivalent education
• Food Safe Level 1 certificate (Level 2 preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under time constraints
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and attention to detail
• Team player with strong customer service and clear communication skills

What We Offer

• A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
• A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, bend, lift, push, and carry items during meal preparation and service
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment
• Preparedness to respond to emergency situations in accordance with residence protocols
• Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required

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.