Prepare nutritious meals as a Cook Level I with Optima Living, applying food safety knowledge and dietary awareness in senior living care.
Reporting to the Food Services Manager or Support Services Manager, this Cook Level I prepares meals for residents. The work supports dietary needs, preferences, safety standards, and person-centered care. Responsibilities include menu production, sanitation, food quality, and respectful resident service.
Key Responsibilities: Prepare menu and therapeutic diet items using varied cooking methods
Organize ingredients and equipment for timely food preparation
Control portions, recipe yields, palatability, and serving temperatures
Monitor food storage, inventory, deliveries, and temperature records
Follow food safety, sanitation,



infection control, and privacy procedures
Requirements: Minimum one year of food preparation experience
Active Food Safe certification and required provincial health compliance
Strong personal hygiene and safe equipment operation
Professional communication with residents, teams, volunteers, and visitors
Flexibility to work diverse shifts and complete required checks
Bring culinary preparation, food safety, and compassionate communication to resident meals at Optima Living senior living communities.

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📌 Cook Level I Senior Living (Alberta)
🏢 Optima Living
📍 Alberta