Senior Living Kitchen Chef | Resident-Focused Cook

Atria Retirement Canada; Brandon; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards: starting 0

Annual Scores Reward: $500 (Full Time)

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement (US Based)

Job summary

Atria Retirement Canada is seeking a dependable cook to prepare meals in our community, ensuring all offerings meet our standards. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Director to keep residents satisfied with dining programs and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

You will follow recipes, manage food handling, and assist with special events, while ensuring temperatures are properly documented and food safety practices are observed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient English communication.
• 1–3 years of cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare.
• Food handlers permit as required by provincial law.
• Ability to read recipes and production guides.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with community standards.
• Work with Executive Chef/Director to satisfy residents with meals and dining programs.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and storage areas.
• Open and/or close the kitchen as required and follow cleaning schedules.
• Ensure food handling, storage, and preparation meet company standards.
• Estimate daily/weekly food and supply needs and communicate with kitchen leadership.
• Prepare meals according to established recipes and menus, and document temperatures.
• Provide snacks and beverages to residents and assist with events and banquets.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Atria Retirement Canada is seeking a dependable cook to prepare meals in our community, ensuring all offerings meet our standards. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Director to keep residents satisfied with dining programs and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

You will follow recipes, manage food handling, and assist with special events, while ensuring temperatures are properly documented and food safety practices are observed.