The Opportunity: The Cook works as part of a team in food and nutrition services performing tasks such as ordering, receiving, cooking and presenting meals for residents, families, and staff as appropriate and directed. Key Responsibilities: - Cooks food items, including texture modified foods, in a timely fashion following production time schedules, prescribed recipes, portions, procedures and guidelines - Participates in meal service as required - May be required to assist with menu development - Prepares food and supply orders as necessary - Ensures proper receiving and storage when needed - Daily cleaning and sweeping floors - Follows proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in a temperature safety zone and initiates corrective action as required - Practices safe and proper use of food service equipment Qualifications: - Minimum 2+ years of cooking experience in a health care environment - Experience in preparing pureed and texture modified foods would be preferred - High School Diploma or equivalent, red Seal/Certification is considered an asset - Must be fluent in English both verbal and written - Experience working with ovens, steamers, meat slicer, deep fryer, tilt fryer, soup kettle, VCM, robot coupe etc. - Ability to work under minimal supervision and accomplish tasks in a fast paced environment following departmental guidelines - Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work efficiently - Regularly demonstrates, AgeCare values of Trust, Respect, Quality and Teamwork Internal Closing Date: June 6, 2026 Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply Union membership is a condition of employment. Wage Levelling Salary: $28.01 per hour Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support