Cook II - Long Term Care - Permanent Part-Time

Milton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$23–$25 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 14 hours per week

Job summary

Create exceptional mealtime experiences by preparing delicious, well-balanced meals while fostering positive relationships with residents and their families. Lead other team members in maintaining a resident-centered dining environment in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

Job details

The Village of Ridgeview Court has an exciting opportunity for a Cook I to join their team. • Status: Permanent Part Time • Location: The Village of Ridgeview Court; 545 Dymott Ave, Milton, ON L9E 2C9 • Expected Start Date: Oct 2026 The hiring rate for this role is $22.82 - $24.87 per collective agreement/employee association agreement. Shifts Details - 10 AM - 6 PM OR 8 AM - 4 PM 28 Hours Biweekly How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members: * Competitive salary, and benefits; * Significant opportunities for Growth and Development * Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and rewards and recognition * Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings * Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development * Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential * Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund * A Unique Family Culture As our new COOK you will: * Create exceptional mealtime experiences for our residents and their families through the provision of delicious and well-balanced meals, fostering exemplary relationships with residents and their families while focusing on flexible dining and customer service. * Be able to lift up to 35lbs; * Follow meal plans in accordance with Physicians orders and nutritional guidelines, and are able to lead other team members in pursuit of a resident-centered dining experience. * Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of service to our residents, visitors, and team members through comprehensive and effective support It would be an asset if you have: * Grade 12 or equivalent * Excellent communication skills * Knowledge of therapeutic diets * Produced food in large quantities, preferably in a hospital or long-term care setting * Have proven leadership abilities * Contribute toward a resident-centered care approach ensuring respect and dignity to all residents. * Worked as a co-operative team member You can be you while being a part of our family At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation [https://the-ria.ca/about-ria/about-us/our-history/], Village design [http://schlegelvillages.com/about] and culture [http://schlegelvillages.com/culturechange] change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams. We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”. Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader. Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted and vibrant because of it. Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experience of every person connected to it. Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, and we celebrate and support life purpose within the community. At Schlegel Villages, our hiring practices reflect our commitment to human connection and strong relationships that we strive to provide in our Villages. We do not use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who thoughtfully assess candidate’s fit with our posted opportunities, mission and values.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have a Grade 12 education or equivalent and experience in large-scale food production, preferably in a healthcare setting. Knowledge of therapeutic diets and strong leadership abilities are considered significant assets.