Cook - 60 hours biweekly - shift rotation of 5:30 to 13:30 & 7:00-15:00 shifts, every second weekend Extendicare Medex Mission: Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees

- To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively
- To ensure use of proper food handling techniques
- To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus
- To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place
- To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget
- To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures
- To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days
- To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions
- To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
- To participate in the Quality Improvement Program
- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
- Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate Red Seal Certificate preferred Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy,



hot items and stand for majority of shift Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

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Program. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the healthcare continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada.

Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

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Full 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 secure, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term career growth.



We welcome all applicants, including those from equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

We operate a network of 99 long‑term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high‑quality care and services to help people live better. To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. We care for each person as we would our own family.

📌 Cook - Full-Time 60 hours bi-weekly - Medex (Ottawa)
🏢 111000 Extendicare (Canada
📍 Ottawa