Senior Living Cook I - Nourishing Meals & Care

Optima Living; Canada; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living in Alberta invites a Cook Level I to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in accordance with dietary needs and safety standards. You will work under the Food Services or Support Services Manager, contributing to wellness and satisfaction in a compassionate, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities include planning cooking schedules, supervising portions, inventory, and maintaining food safety and sanitation plans aligned with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in food preparation, including home-style or restaurant cooking.
• Active Food Safe Certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification is an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food using roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking.
• Assembles ingredients and equipment for food preparation.
• Cooks and seasons menu items and dietary specialities.
• Plans cooking schedule to ensure quality and nutrition.
• Controls portioning to meet servings and recipe yield.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitors temperatures of coolers/freezers and maintains inventories.
• Responds to emergencies and supports team as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Supervisory ability

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Education

Graduate from a recognized culinary institute

Job description

Optima Living in Alberta invites a Cook Level I to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in accordance with dietary needs and safety standards. You will work under the Food Services or Support Services Manager, contributing to wellness and satisfaction in a compassionate, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities include planning cooking schedules, supervising portions, inventory, and maintaining food safety and sanitation plans aligned with health regulations.