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
- Qualified communication with residents, teams, volunteers, and visitors
- Flexibility to work varied shifts and complete required checks

Bring culinary preparation, food safety, and compassionate communication to resident meals at Optima Living senior living communities.

📌 Cook Level I Senior Living (Red Deer)
🏢 Optima Living
📍 Red Deer