Job Description

Title of position: Cook 2 Part time

Morning Shift 6am to 2.15pm with weekends-

Effective data: ASAP

Job Posting date: Jan 232026.

This position reports to the Food Service Manager and primarily involves performing the duties outlined in the Cook 2 Job Description. As a fill-in the focus will be on cooking food according to the menu including special diets. Additionally this role includes overseeing the kitchen which may involve substituting for staff and performing other tasks as assigned by the Food Service Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Red Seal Certificate Preferred or work experience equivalent.
• Food Service experience an asset
• Minimum 2-year Food Safety Course certificate with Sanitation Focus.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Be an active listener who projects a friendly problem-solving approach and demeanor.
• Super organizing planning prioritizing time management and multi-tasking skills

• Proven experience in taking personal responsibility for seeking information from various sources enables others learning through sharing experiences coaching and mentoring.
• Works independently as well as collaboratively within the team
• Excellent attendance required

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Following the therapeutic menu plan for diet and texture requirements
• Preparing entrees for lunch and dinner and preparing items for nourishments according to standards set by Extendicare Public Health and Canadas Food Guide
• Preparing food items for distribution to dining areas while ensuring temperature and quality control
• Provide assistance and guidance to others as required- directs dietary aides in basic food preparation/ service standards
• To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen
• Always keep aware of kitchen sanitation.
• Ensure that food is of correct quality and standard upon delivery and in storage
• Daily menu is posted as required
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure staff are compliant with proper food safe procedures

Time Type:

At Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.