Highview Lucan is an intergenerational retirement and supportive living community that brings together seniors, people living with dementia, and adults with developmental disabilities and diverse support needs in a warm, home-like setting.

At Highview, food is an important part of creating a home. We believe meals should be nutritious, enjoyable, familiar, and prepared with care. Our team works together to create a welcoming environment where residents feel respected, supported, and connected.

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified Cook to join the Food Services team at Highview Lucan.

This is a part-time unionized position with a guaranteed minimum of 15 hours every other week, with additional casual and on-call opportunities available.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing nutritious, appealing meals and snacks according to established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. The Cook will work closely with the Chef and the broader Highview team to ensure residents receive meals that meet their individual needs and contribute to their overall quality of life.

This position requires hands-on cooking experience or formal culinary education. It is not suitable for applicants whose experience is limited to quick-food or counter-service environments.

Schedule Requirement

- Every other weekend – Saturday and Sunday
- Minimum 15 hours guaranteed every other week
- Additional casual/on-call shifts may be available
- Holiday availability as outlined in the collective agreement

Applicants must be able to commit to the every-other-weekend schedule.

Reports To

Chef / Food Service Coordinator

Key Qualifications & Attributes

- Demonstrated hands-on cooking experience OR formal culinary education
- Experience preparing meals in a high-volume, institutional, retirement, healthcare, restaurant, or similar food service environment is an asset
- Strong spoken and written English communication skills
- Ability to read, understand, and follow menus, recipes, dietary instructions, and written procedures
- Understanding of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and safe food handling practices
- Ability to prepare meals that accommodate a variety of dietary needs, preferences, textures, and restrictions




- Commitment to working respectfully with seniors, people living with dementia, and adults with developmental disabilities
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine interest in creating a positive mealtime experience for residents
- Ability to adapt to changing and sometimes unpredictable situations
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and accountability
- Ability to work effectively within a team-based, interprofessional environment
- Ability to communicate respectfully with residents, families, team members, and visitors
- Ability to obtain and maintain:
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- CPR & First Aid Certification

Please note: Experience limited to fast-food or counter-service environments does not meet the requirements of this position.

Key Responsibilities

- Review daily updates, communications, resident needs, and dietary information at the beginning of each shift
- Prepare meals and snacks according to established rotating menus and recipes
- Follow all dietary requirements, food allergies, texture modifications, and individual resident preferences
- Prepare and serve meals that are nutritious, appealing, appropriately portioned, and presented with care
- Prepare foods in advance as directed, including soups, salads, baked goods, desserts, and other menu items
- Ensure appropriate food temperatures are maintained and documented
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and safe food handling practices
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, food preparation areas, storage areas, and equipment
- Properly store, label, date, and rotate food products
- Monitor food supplies and communicate shortages or concerns to the Chef
- Minimize food waste and work within established food service procedures and budget guidelines
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with the Chef, kitchen team, PSWs,



nursing/clinical staff, residents, and families
- Respond appropriately to changes in resident needs, meal requirements, or daily operations
- Support a positive, welcoming, and respectful mealtime environment
- Participate as a member of the broader Highview team and contribute to a culture of teamwork, kindness, and accountability
- Complete other food service duties as assigned

Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their cooking and understands that food is about more than simply preparing a meal. You will be comfortable working in a home where residents have different abilities, preferences, dietary needs, and levels of support. You understand the importance of patience, flexibility, communication, and creating meals that residents can enjoy in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

You are dependable, work well with others, and are willing to step in and support your team when needed.

Work Environment

- Intergenerational retirement and supportive living community
- Regular interaction with residents, families, and care team members
- Home-like environment with a variety of resident needs and abilities
- Structured routines with occasional changes or unexpected situations
- Requires compassion, patience, professionalism, flexibility, and adaptability
- Strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, consistency, and resident experience

Unionized Position This position is governed by a collective agreement. Wages, scheduling, benefits, and progression are subject to the applicable union terms and conditions.

This position guarantees a minimum of 15 hours every other week, with additional casual/on-call hours available based on operational needs and availability.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $21.18 per hour

Benefits

- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- This position requires working every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday). Please confirm your availability and briefly describe your hands-on cooking experience (or formal culinary education) relevant to this role.

Experience:
- Cooking : 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook - Part-Time (Unionized) (Lucan Biddulph)
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