Cook - Part Time - Haliburton

Job summary

The cook is responsible for preparing meals according to standardized recipes and therapeutic diets while ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. They also supervise dietary aides and manage routine kitchen operations in the absence of the dietary manager.

Job details

Job Description Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Manager of problems. Recommends corrective action. Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at meal times; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager, including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment. Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meet resident's needs. Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments following standardized recipes and production sheets. Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture. Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities Must meet one of the three (3) following qualification scenarios: Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition. Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment. Ability to communicate positively with residents, families and colleagues Strong organizational skills Able to work weekends, vacation time and holidays both Cook #1 and #2 shifts All Surge and 24/7 training is up to date Good attendance is a must. Time Type: Part time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​ ​ We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. ​ Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​ ​ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​ Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected]. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for preparing meals according to standardized recipes and therapeutic diets while ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. They also supervise dietary aides and manage routine kitchen operations in the absence of the dietary manager.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a chef training certificate, culinary management diploma, or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition. Proven ability to lead others and maintain safety practices in a busy environment is required.

Benefits

• Health support • Financial well-being support • Long-term career growth

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Menu planning
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Staff supervision
• Inventory management
• Record keeping
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Leadership
• Therapeutic diet preparation
• Portion control
• Culinary Management
• Organizational Skills
• Quality Monitoring
• Compassion
• Management
• Cultural Safety
• Food Preparation
• Long-Term Care
• Operations
• Reviewing Applications

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant