Cook
- Strathroy-Caradoc, ON
- On-site
- Posted Jul 24, 2026
- 1 position
$21 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meals for residents and guests while adhering to standardized recipes and dietary needs. They must also maintain a clean and sanitary environment by operating and cleaning food production equipment.
Job details
Strathroy Retirement Residence, Part time Cook Opportunity The Opportunity We’re looking for a Cook. This role is responsible for ensuring the exceptional preparation and delivery of the resident and guest dining experience using production checks and standardized recipes. What You’ll Do * Preparing meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met * Operating and cleaning food production equipment and food preparation areas * Complying with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements in a clean, safe and sanitary manner * Washes, cleans and stores dishes, cutlery, fixtures and equipment used for food preparation and service * All other duties as assigned What You’ll Bring * Experience working in a kitchen is considered an asset * Must be able to operate related equipment * Ability to lift up to and including 50 pounds is considered an asset * Must be able to read and communicate effectively, and follow written/verbal instructions * Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints * Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness * Current Safe Food Handler’s Certification 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 * Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory * 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 accessibility@chartwell.com 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.
What you’ll do
The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meals for residents and guests while adhering to standardized recipes and dietary needs. They must also maintain a clean and sanitary environment by operating and cleaning food production equipment.
Requirements
Candidates should have a current Safe Food Handler's Certification and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Experience in a kitchen environment and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are also required.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits
- Leadership Development
- Career Growth
Listed skills
- caring · Preferred
- Production · Preferred
- Cleaning · Preferred
- preparation · Preferred
- Verbal · Preferred
- Leadership · Preferred
- Health · Preferred
- Food preparation · Preferred
- Development · Preferred
- Time · Preferred
- hygiène · Preferred
- email · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Meal Preparation
- Dietary Needs Management
- Food Production Equipment Operation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Sanitation
- Organization
- Time Management
- Hygiene Standards
- Workplace Inclusivity
- Lifting Ability
- Food Handler's Card
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cleanliness
- Communication
- Food Preparation
- Leadership Development
- Production Equipment
- Recipes
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Cook
- Cooks
- Cooks, Restaurant
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