About the Position

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and experienced Cook to join our team at our Personal Care Home. The successful candidate will play an important role in providing nutritious, appetizing, and well-balanced meals to our residents while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality.

The ideal candidate will take pride in their work, enjoy preparing meals for seniors, and understand the importance of providing meals that meet the individual dietary needs and preferences of our residents.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing, and well-balanced meals according to established menus.
- Prepare meals and snacks in accordance with residents' dietary requirements, allergies, and special diets.
- Follow recipes, portion sizes, and meal plans as directed.
- Ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.
- Modify food textures and consistencies as required for individual residents.
- Maintain a clean, secure, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Follow all applicable food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
- Properly store, label, date, and rotate food products.
- Monitor food supplies and notify management when supplies are running low.
- Minimize food waste while maintaining appropriate food quality and portions.
- Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
- Maintain accurate records as required,



including food temperatures and sanitation documentation.
- Work cooperatively with management, dietary staff, personal care staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrate respect, patience, and professionalism when interacting with residents.
- Perform other duties related to the operation of the kitchen and dietary services as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

- Previous experience working as a cook, preferably in a healthcare, long-term care, personal care home, retirement home, or institutional setting.
- Food safety training/certification is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
- Ability to prepare meals for individuals with varying dietary needs.
- Ability to follow menus, recipes, instructions, and established procedures.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- A genuine interest in providing quality meals and service to seniors.

What We Offer

- Competitive wages
- Cost shared health and dental plan
- A supportive and respectful working environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Pay: $19.17-$19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook (Clarenville)
🏢 Clarenville Retirement Centre
📍 Clarenville