Reporting to: Director, Dietary & Environmental Services

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30

Salary: $65,000/year

About

Heidehof is a not-for-profit long-term care home that services 106 care beds, senior rental apartments and life lease condos. We strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents each day.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a caring and experienced institutional cook/food services lead who takes pride in preparing quality meals and creating a positive dining experience. This role is ideal for someone with strong service standards, computer ordering and scheduling skills, and a natural ability to guide and encourage others in the kitchen.

What We Are Looking For

· Strong experience in institutional, healthcare, long-term care, retirement, school, or other large-scale cooking settings.

· Commitment to excellent food quality, safe food handling, cleanliness, and dependable service.

· Confidence in using computers for ordering, scheduling, tracking, and basic recordkeeping.

· Ability to coach, support, and encourage others to grow their cooking skills.

· A positive, team-focused approach and pride in serving others with care and respect.

· Preference shown to someone with a current membership with the Canadian Society of Nutritional Management (C.S.N.M)

Key Responsibilities





· Plan, organize and provide high-quality dietary services for residents of the facility

· Select, supervise and motivate dietary staff; ensure dietary staff work as a team. Provide training to dietary staff, ensuring all policies and procedures are communicated.

· Ensure the environment of all food preparation and storage areas meets Public Health requirements

· Maintain all records in accordance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements, including the implementation and posting of all regular and therapeutic menus.

· Liaise and consult with residents, families and team members in relation to resident care needs and department activities.

If you enjoy working with people, taking pride in high standards, and want to make a meaningful difference through food, we would be pleased to hear from you!

Pay: $63,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Perks

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:
- Cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Red Seal (preferred)
- Food Service Management & Nutrition Certification (preferred)
- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Institutional Cook/Food Services Lead (St. Catharines)
🏢 Heidehof
📍 St. Catharines