Top Benefits
About the role
Cook – Station Place Long-Term Care Home
Havelock, Ontario
Brand-New Long-Term Care Home | Opening Summer 2025
Do you take pride in preparing wholesome, home-style meals and understand the importance of food in creating a warm, welcoming environment? If so, we invite you to bring your passion and skills to Station Place, a brand-new, resident-focused long-term care home opening in Havelock, ON.
Why Join Us?
✔ Start Fresh – Join our opening team and help build a food services program from the ground up
✔ Make a Daily Impact – Delight residents with quality meals that nourish and comfort
✔ Be Part of a Caring Culture – Work in a home where hospitality and compassion go hand in hand
Your Role:
As a Cook, you will play a vital role in providing nutritious, well-prepared meals that enhance the quality of life for our residents. Working closely with the Food Services Supervisor, you will ensure that meals are safely prepared and delivered with attention to dietary needs, taste, and presentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare meals and baked goods according to approved menus and recipes, ensuring portion control, temperature, and quality standards
- Review and accommodate therapeutic and texture-modified diets, allergies, and food sensitivities
- Coordinate food preparation for special events, holidays, and catering functions
- Maintain up-to-date records including food temperatures, production logs, deliveries, and menu changes
- Ensure food safety standards are upheld and the kitchen remains clean and organized
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development
- Foster a welcoming atmosphere that supports resident dignity and enjoyment of meals
What We’re Looking For:
· Safe Food Handlers Certificate required
· Culinary Management Diploma or Chef Training that meets Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities standards
· Minimum 2 years of experience in a restaurant, hotel, or institutional setting preferred
· Familiarity with dietary standards in long-term care or healthcare an asset
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· Ability to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Be Part of Something Special
At Station Place, you’ll be more than just a Cook—you’ll be an important part of each resident’s daily experience. Your meals will bring comfort, nutrition, and joy.
AON Inc. is the region’s largest privately owned employer with a proud 50+ year tradition of service excellence across long-term care, retirement living, hospitality, and real estate. We offer competitive compensation packages, training, and opportunities for growth.
We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities as part of our hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
About AON Inc.
The Gardens of Peterborough are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawartha’s. Whether its fully independent living, a little help with medications, or the caring support of our "Enriched Care®" Assisted Living program with access to 24 hour on-site Registered Nursing, The Gardens of Peterborough offers the most complete range of services, amenities, and Care that you can find—perhaps anywhere. What sets us apart is our service and our commitment to "Care" in everything .
AON's Long-Term Care Homes bring a new tradition to long-term care, combining home-like environments with flexible programs tailored to individual needs. A sense of place, companionship, comfort, security and belonging, in contrast to the "institutional" feel typical of Long Term Care homes, provides a lovely, home-like environment. We understand the importance of family, connections with the community and personalized services. At AON's Long-Term Care homes, we promote the maximum independence, dignity and wellness of our residents. We tailor flexible, personalized services to meet each individual's needs. Our many programs and special features can help to maintain and enhance your lifestyle.
Top Benefits
About the role
Cook – Station Place Long-Term Care Home
Havelock, Ontario
Brand-New Long-Term Care Home | Opening Summer 2025
Do you take pride in preparing wholesome, home-style meals and understand the importance of food in creating a warm, welcoming environment? If so, we invite you to bring your passion and skills to Station Place, a brand-new, resident-focused long-term care home opening in Havelock, ON.
Why Join Us?
✔ Start Fresh – Join our opening team and help build a food services program from the ground up
✔ Make a Daily Impact – Delight residents with quality meals that nourish and comfort
✔ Be Part of a Caring Culture – Work in a home where hospitality and compassion go hand in hand
Your Role:
As a Cook, you will play a vital role in providing nutritious, well-prepared meals that enhance the quality of life for our residents. Working closely with the Food Services Supervisor, you will ensure that meals are safely prepared and delivered with attention to dietary needs, taste, and presentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare meals and baked goods according to approved menus and recipes, ensuring portion control, temperature, and quality standards
- Review and accommodate therapeutic and texture-modified diets, allergies, and food sensitivities
- Coordinate food preparation for special events, holidays, and catering functions
- Maintain up-to-date records including food temperatures, production logs, deliveries, and menu changes
- Ensure food safety standards are upheld and the kitchen remains clean and organized
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development
- Foster a welcoming atmosphere that supports resident dignity and enjoyment of meals
What We’re Looking For:
· Safe Food Handlers Certificate required
· Culinary Management Diploma or Chef Training that meets Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities standards
· Minimum 2 years of experience in a restaurant, hotel, or institutional setting preferred
· Familiarity with dietary standards in long-term care or healthcare an asset
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· Ability to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Be Part of Something Special
At Station Place, you’ll be more than just a Cook—you’ll be an important part of each resident’s daily experience. Your meals will bring comfort, nutrition, and joy.
AON Inc. is the region’s largest privately owned employer with a proud 50+ year tradition of service excellence across long-term care, retirement living, hospitality, and real estate. We offer competitive compensation packages, training, and opportunities for growth.
We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities as part of our hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
About AON Inc.
The Gardens of Peterborough are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawartha’s. Whether its fully independent living, a little help with medications, or the caring support of our "Enriched Care®" Assisted Living program with access to 24 hour on-site Registered Nursing, The Gardens of Peterborough offers the most complete range of services, amenities, and Care that you can find—perhaps anywhere. What sets us apart is our service and our commitment to "Care" in everything .
AON's Long-Term Care Homes bring a new tradition to long-term care, combining home-like environments with flexible programs tailored to individual needs. A sense of place, companionship, comfort, security and belonging, in contrast to the "institutional" feel typical of Long Term Care homes, provides a lovely, home-like environment. We understand the importance of family, connections with the community and personalized services. At AON's Long-Term Care homes, we promote the maximum independence, dignity and wellness of our residents. We tailor flexible, personalized services to meet each individual's needs. Our many programs and special features can help to maintain and enhance your lifestyle.