Cook

The Opportunity Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring joy to others? As a Cook at Chartwell, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience to our residents. Your culinary skills and attention to detail will help foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere where food is both nourishing and enjoyable. What You’ll Do * Prepare, cook and plate food following Chartwell menu guidelines * Comply with all public health regulations and safe food handling guidelines * Maintain food preparation areas and equipment in a sanitary condition * Ensure meals are prepared and served on time and at the correct temperature * Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing food supplies What You’ll Bring * Previous cooking experience in food services * Food Handler certification * Work collaboratively as a team member * Interact and communicate effectively with internal and external customers 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 * 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 * Wear personal protective equipment as required * Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry heavy items * Manual dexterity to handle cooking tools and kitchen equipment * Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required 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 [email protected] 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.

The cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating meals according to menu guidelines while maintaining a sanitary kitchen environment. They also assist with ordering and storing food supplies to ensure residents receive high-quality dining experiences.

Candidates must have previous cooking experience in food services and hold a valid Food Handler certification. The role requires the ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy items, and adhere to all public health and safety regulations.

• Competitive compensation • Leadership development • Career growth opportunities

• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Food preparationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• SanitationPreferred
• CookingPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Plating
• Safe food handling
• Sanitation
• Menu guideline compliance
• Inventory management
• Teamwork
• Customer service
• Communication
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Food Handler's Card
• Artificial Intelligence
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Leadership Development
• Fine Motor Skills
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Detail Oriented

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Oct 31, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week