Line Cook/Prep Cook
About the role
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Line Cook to join our culinary team at a retirement home. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals tailored to the dietary needs of seniors. You will help create a warm and welcoming dining experience by ensuring high-quality food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and teamwork. This role requires a strong commitment to food safety and a genuine care for the wellbeing of residents.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals in accordance with menu plans, dietary guidelines, and seniors’ preferences or restrictions.
- Follow recipes and portion guidelines tailored for senior nutrition and wellness.
- Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times, in compliance with public health regulations.
- Plate and present meals attractively and consistently while ensuring meals are served at appropriate temperatures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, equipment, and food storage areas.
- Work collaboratively with dietary aides and kitchen team members to ensure efficient meal service.
- Monitor ingredient inventory and assist with restocking or notifying the supervisor of low supplies.
- Support the head cook or dietary manager with meal planning and preparation.
- Assist in training new kitchen staff on safety, cleanliness, and food handling procedures.
Experience & Qualifications
- Previous experience in a healthcare kitchen, senior living, or retirement home is an asset.
- Knowledge of special diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic-friendly, pureed foods).
- Understanding of safe food handling and infection control protocols.
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and cooking methods suitable for bulk preparation.
- Ability to work well in a team, with empathy and patience when serving older adults.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Food Handler Certification (required or must be obtained upon hiring).
Join our team and help enhance the lives of seniors through nutritious meals and caring service!
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual, Seasonal, Freelance
Pay: $15.59-$20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About FirstLight Home Care
Our mission is to help people have their best day -- every day.
Every caregiving situation is different. It may be a family member who has to take care of someone full-time due to illness or dementia. Or, it may be a friend who is having difficulties that often come with aging. Our caregivers are more than ready and capable of handling these unique situations. Your loved one deserves more than having someone who simply keeps them company. They deserve a caregiver who is passionate about creating meaningful relationships and motivated to do more.
Our caregivers will take on all of the tasks that must be done – cooking, laundry, cleaning, help with bathing and mobility. But we do more than that. We listen more intently, care more passionately and laugh more heartily. We provide comfort, companionship and compassion for any adult who needs the services of a caregiver.
We know how important your loved ones are. We understand you want someone who genuinely cares. Someone who will treat them as the treasure they are. That’s why at FirstLight, we do more.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
About the role
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Line Cook to join our culinary team at a retirement home. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals tailored to the dietary needs of seniors. You will help create a warm and welcoming dining experience by ensuring high-quality food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and teamwork. This role requires a strong commitment to food safety and a genuine care for the wellbeing of residents.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals in accordance with menu plans, dietary guidelines, and seniors’ preferences or restrictions.
- Follow recipes and portion guidelines tailored for senior nutrition and wellness.
- Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times, in compliance with public health regulations.
- Plate and present meals attractively and consistently while ensuring meals are served at appropriate temperatures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, equipment, and food storage areas.
- Work collaboratively with dietary aides and kitchen team members to ensure efficient meal service.
- Monitor ingredient inventory and assist with restocking or notifying the supervisor of low supplies.
- Support the head cook or dietary manager with meal planning and preparation.
- Assist in training new kitchen staff on safety, cleanliness, and food handling procedures.
Experience & Qualifications
- Previous experience in a healthcare kitchen, senior living, or retirement home is an asset.
- Knowledge of special diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic-friendly, pureed foods).
- Understanding of safe food handling and infection control protocols.
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and cooking methods suitable for bulk preparation.
- Ability to work well in a team, with empathy and patience when serving older adults.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Food Handler Certification (required or must be obtained upon hiring).
Join our team and help enhance the lives of seniors through nutritious meals and caring service!
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual, Seasonal, Freelance
Pay: $15.59-$20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About FirstLight Home Care
Our mission is to help people have their best day -- every day.
Every caregiving situation is different. It may be a family member who has to take care of someone full-time due to illness or dementia. Or, it may be a friend who is having difficulties that often come with aging. Our caregivers are more than ready and capable of handling these unique situations. Your loved one deserves more than having someone who simply keeps them company. They deserve a caregiver who is passionate about creating meaningful relationships and motivated to do more.
Our caregivers will take on all of the tasks that must be done – cooking, laundry, cleaning, help with bathing and mobility. But we do more than that. We listen more intently, care more passionately and laugh more heartily. We provide comfort, companionship and compassion for any adult who needs the services of a caregiver.
We know how important your loved ones are. We understand you want someone who genuinely cares. Someone who will treat them as the treasure they are. That’s why at FirstLight, we do more.