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ExtendicareLTC - Van Daele (Van Daele St.), Canada, Canadapart_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026
💰 CA$54,000/yr(CA$52,000/yr – CA$54,000/yr)
About the role
Job Description
Cook - Casual - Extendicare Van Daele
Mission:
Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible
for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
Key Responsibilities:
• To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents,
guests and employees;
• To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve
them properly and attractively;
• To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;
• To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record
findings on daily audit form;
• To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus;
• To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;
• To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments;
• To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while
working within a set budget;
• To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department
policies and procedures;
• To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;
• To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary
training sessions;
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and
promote it;
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
• To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job
procedures;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to
ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;
• To complete other duties as assigned.
Mission:
Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible
for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
Key Responsibilities:
• To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents,
guests and employees;
• To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve
them properly and attractively;
• To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;
• To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record
findings on daily audit form;
• To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus;
• To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;
• To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments;
• To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while
working within a set budget;
• To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department
policies and procedures;
• To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;
• To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary
training sessions;
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and
promote it;
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
• To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job
procedures;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to
ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;
• To complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
• Red Seal Certificate preferred
• Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or
retirement setting
• Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food
Guide to Healthy Eating
• Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of
shift
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
(including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of
• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
• Red Seal Certificate preferred
• Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or
retirement setting
• Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food
Guide to Healthy Eating
• Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of
shift
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
(including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to
reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and
recognize achievement. As a valued member of
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