At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare delicious meals and ensure a safe, clean kitchen environment for our residents.
- Company: Join Levante Living, a caring and supportive retirement community.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and a chance to make a difference in residents' lives.
- Other info: Be part of a growing team that values respect, teamwork, and excellence.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for cooking with meaningful work that enriches the lives of seniors.
- Qualifications: Experience in food prep and a love for serving others is essential.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
About Levante Living Our mission at Levante Living is to provide a supportive and caring experience for our residents, families, and team members.
For us, this is more than a job; it's a passion.
Together, we create a space at each residence where ongoing enrichment helps both residents and team members thrive.
Levante Living is a rapidly growing retirement living portfolio (23 properties under management), primarily in secondary markets with a mix of independent and assisted living suites.
We believe in living our values to build a culture rooted in respect and teamwork, and we remain focused on excellence in team member experience, resident satisfaction, and financial performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Based on menus, sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
Prepares food following standardized recipes.
Provides for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities;
- Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices;
- Completes all necessary documentation (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes) as assigned;
- Complies with all provincial regulations, established food and beverage department policies and procedures and ORCA standards to ensure the department is tour ready;
- In the absence of the Manager of Culinary Services assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers;
- Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles;
- Perform other duties as required.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation, catering and special event preparation in the hospitality or Retirement home industry;
- Must be sensitive to the dietary needs of seniors;
- Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift;
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.
- Minimum Grade 12.
- Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate, Smart Serve Certificate an asset.
Cook employer: Levante Living
At Levante Living, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and their families. Located in the vibrant South Keys area of Ottawa, our newly renovated Hunt Club Manor offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including health care and professional development opportunities. Join us to thrive in a role that not only fosters personal growth but also contributes to building strong community connections and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
