Senior Living Cook: Craft Nutritious Meals & Comfort

Shannex Incorporated; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Vacation accrual

Free parking

Education & training

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a Cook for the Parkland Ajax team in Ajax, Ontario. The role covers full-time and casual shifts, offering a stable schedule and progressive opportunities within a healthcare-focused culinary team.

Prepare nutritious meals for residents, support special events, and maintain high standards of food safety and presentation in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience (1+ year preferred).
• High-school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Current food handlers’ certificate preferred.
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record check on hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals that enhance residents’ dining experience.
• Assist with food prep for special functions (catering, theme dinners).
• Follow recipes, menus, and therapeutic dietary requirements with quality and presentation in mind.
• Report recipe shortages, discrepancies or quality issues to the Executive Chef or supervisor.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness; sanitize stations and equipment; label excess food correctly.
• Follow waste disposal guidelines for organics, paper, plastics, and cans/bottles.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a Cook for the Parkland Ajax team in Ajax, Ontario. The role covers full-time and casual shifts, offering a stable schedule and progressive opportunities within a healthcare-focused culinary team.

Prepare nutritious meals for residents, support special events, and maintain high standards of food safety and presentation in a fast-paced kitchen environment.