Part time cook

Job summary

Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals according to established menus, recipes, residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and care plans. Maintain food safety and kitchen sanitation, coordinate timely meal service, collaborate with care teams, and support inventory and supply handling.

Job details

Company Description Mississauga Long Term Care Facility is an accredited home providing facility-based long-term care in accordance with government legislation and Canadian Council on Health Services Association standards. Located in the Port Credit area of Mississauga, ON, the residence is set in a quiet neighborhood near the Credit River and Lake Ontario. Since 1974, the management team has focused on individualized, holistic care that supports the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of each resident. The home serves 55 residents in a warm, home-like environment supported by dedicated staff and low employee turnover, fostering strong relationships and an active Residents’ Council. Team members join a supportive workplace committed to delivering high-quality care and peace of mind for residents and their families. Role Description The Part Time Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious meals that align with residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and care plans. Day-to-day tasks include following established menus and recipes, ensuring safe food handling and kitchen sanitation, and coordinating meal service in a timely and organized manner. The Cook collaborates with dietary staff, nursing staff, and other team members to accommodate special diets and support an enjoyable dining experience for residents. Additional responsibilities may include maintaining inventory, receiving and storing food supplies, and adhering to all health, safety, and infection control standards. This is a part time, on-site role located at Mississauga Long Term Care Facility in Mississauga, ON. Qualifications Experience in institutional or commercial cooking, preferably in long-term care, hospital, or retirement home settings. Knowledge of safe food handling practices, kitchen sanitation, and infection control standards. Ability to follow standardized recipes, menus, and dietary guidelines, including therapeutic and modified diets. Strong time management and organizational skills to prepare and serve meals within scheduled timeframes. Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with dietary, nursing, and care staff. Commitment to resident-centered service, with patience and respect for older adults and individuals with diverse needs. Basic math and record-keeping skills for portion control, temperature logs, and inventory tracking. Relevant culinary training, Food Handler certification, or equivalent education and experience; additional nutrition or gerontology training is an asset. Ability to meet physical demands of the role, such as standing for extended periods and safely lifting or moving supplies.

What you’ll do

Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals according to established menus, recipes, residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and care plans. Maintain food safety and kitchen sanitation, coordinate timely meal service, collaborate with care teams, and support inventory and supply handling.

Requirements

Experience in institutional or commercial cooking is sought, preferably in long-term care, hospital, or retirement settings, along with knowledge of food safety, sanitation, infection control, and therapeutic or modified diets. Candidates should have strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills, basic math and record-keeping abilities, and relevant culinary training or Food Handler certification; physical ability to stand for extended periods and move supplies is also required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Inventory tracking · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Institutional Cooking
• Meal Preparation
• Safe Food Handling
• Kitchen Sanitation
• Infection Control
• Following Standardized Recipes
• Therapeutic Diets
• Modified Diets
• Time Management
• Organization
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Resident-Centered Service
• Portion Control
• Record Keeping
• Inventory Tracking

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality