Are you passionate about preparing great food and making a difference in the lives of others? Join a team where your cooking skills help create meaningful dining experiences for seniors every day. At Shannex, you'll enjoy a stable schedule, competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the satisfaction of knowing your work has a direct impact on our residents' quality of life. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

Why Join Our Culinary Team?
At Parkland Ancaster, meals are more than food. They are an important part of our residents' daily experience. As a Cook, you'll have the opportunity to create nutritious, enjoyable meals while working alongside an experienced culinary team dedicated to excellence, hospitality, and resident satisfaction.

Whether you're looking to grow your culinary career or bring your experience to a rewarding healthcare environment, Shannex offers opportunities for development, ongoing training, and advancement within our organization.

We are searching for a Full Time and Part Time Cook 1 to join our Parkland Ajax team based in Ajax, Ontario.

Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional Benefits Include

Approximate hourly wage: $25.94 - $27.32

Enjoy a predictable schedule and work-life balance, with the latest scheduled shift ending at 7:00 p.m.

Work alongside a supportive and collaborative culinary team dedicated to providing





Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all Full-time and Part time staff)

Life, travel, and other insurances

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events

Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence

Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

Executes departmental policies, procedures and guidelines as a member of the divisional Food Services Team

Executes food services for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in accordance with Brand Standards

Executes food service for Supportive Living Lifestyle options in accordance with Brand Standards

Executes food services for special functions such as catering and theme dinners to ensure service meets established standards

Consistently ensures food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet established department standards; ensures meals are attractive,



the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is timely

Introduces self to new resident in the dining rooms as part of resident orientation / welcome

Responds to resident food service needs and expectations in accordance to service expectations

Executes the process for checking and receiving of deliveries and inventory control; ensures all supplies are stored, labelled, and rotated properly

Executes the preparation processes for meal service

Effectively uses all available resources towards satisfaction and financial goals

Leverages menus, menu costs, recipe binders, and production sheets to guide food preparation

Participates in the new menu development process

Maintains safety and sanitation in the department to meet legislative / organizational standards

Adheres to both provincial and Shannex food safety standards and holds team to the same standards

Additional duties as assigned/required

About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

Culinary Arts Diploma and a valid Red Seal Journey man Cook Certificate

Current Advanced Food Handler’s Certificate

Minimum of 3-5 years of operational experience in a high-volume kitchen

Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

Experience in preparing large quantities of food

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.

Ability to read & follow detailed recipes/instructions as required

A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

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📌 Cook 1 (Ontario)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Ontario