Prep Assistant Cook- 28hours biweekly (10am-2pm) and (4pm-8pm)

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe workplace

Competitive compensation

Leadership development

Warm culture

Job summary

Chartwell Retirement Residences is seeking a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will support meal preparation, ensure food safety, and help deliver a warm dining experience that supports residents’ comfort and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, cooking meals for varied dietary needs, maintaining a clean workspace, and assisting with special events. A team-oriented approach and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a volume food preparation environment (retirement, long-term care, or hospitality preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under time constraints.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
• Team player with clear communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals meeting residents' dietary needs.
• Wash, chop, and prep ingredients like meats, vegetables, and salads.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized, including dishes and surfaces.
• Support special event food prep to highlight Chartwell’s hospitality.
• Follow safe food handling, health, and safety practices; store supplies properly.
• Receive and store food and supplies; perform daily temperature checks for fridges, freezers, storerooms.

Skills

Volume food prep

Education

High school diploma

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.