Lead Cook

Extendicareriversideplace

Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Part-time (specific schedule includes days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays)
Prepare and cook meals
Serve food according to diets
Maintain food safety and hygiene
Extendicare is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility, ensuring adherence to dietary needs and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation, particularly within a long-term care or banquet service setting, and must be available for various shifts

Job Summary

  • At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada.
  • We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings.
  • Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process and accommodates applicants’ needs throughout recruitment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Extendicare is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility, ensuring adherence to dietary needs and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation, particularly within a long-term care or banquet service setting, and must be available for various shifts.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite supporting health, financial well-being, and career growth

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare and cook meals
  • Serve food according to diets
  • Maintain food safety and hygiene
  • Operate dishwasher and clean utensils
  • Follow safety practices and procedures
  • Stand for long periods
  • Work days, evenings, weekends, holidays

Nice-to-have

  • Previous long-term care experience
  • Banquet service experience
  • Participate in facility meetings
  • Attend in-service education programs
  • Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting

Key Requirements

  • Food sanitization and hygiene course
  • Ability to read and write English
  • Availability to work every second weekend

Work Rights

Not specified

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