Cook Casual AgeCare Pine Grove

Job summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving proper meals on time while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. They also manage special diet orders and direct Food Services Workers in their daily duties.

Job details

About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: The Cook of the Long-Term Care residence is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time and that work areas are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. What Is In It For You: • Checks special diet orders for new admissions to ensure they are correct (as required). • Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Food Services Manager/Supervisor. • Directs Food Services Workers in the performance of their duties and assumes responsibility for the operation of the Food Services Department (as required). What You Will Need • Prior experience as a Cook preferably in a supervisory capacity. • Current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate. • A minimum of public-school education is required. High school education is preferred. • Must have a diploma/certificate or equivalent in quality food preparation and production. Salary Range: $24.14 - $26.90 per hour Salary placement based on qualifications and experience. This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.

What you’ll do

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving proper meals on time while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. They also manage special diet orders and direct Food Services Workers in their daily duties.

Requirements

Candidates must have prior cooking experience, preferably in a supervisory role, and a current provincial Safe Food Handling Certificate. A diploma or certificate in quality food preparation and production is required, with high school education preferred.

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Meal Preparation
• Food Safety
• Supervisory Skills
• Dietary Management
• Sanitation
• Kitchen Management
• Staff Direction

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Trades

More jobs from AgeCare