Prepare nutritious meals as a Cook Level II with Optima Living, using culinary techniques, therapeutic diets, and rigorous food safety practices.

Reporting to the Food Services Manager or Support Services Manager, this Cook Level II supports resident wellness through quality meal preparation. The work includes menu production, dietary requirements, sanitation, and respectful person-centered service. Culinary training and active Food Safe certification are required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare food through roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, and baking
- Cook assigned menu and therapeutic diet items
- Plan cooking schedules and control recipe portioning
- Monitor food temperatures, storage rotation, and sanitation
- Track inventory, deliveries, and food safety records

Requirements:

- Graduate from a recognized culinary institute
- Maintain active Food Safe certification
- Demonstrate robust hygiene, communication, and organizational skills
- Operate equipment safely according to established protocols
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts

Apply culinary expertise, therapeutic diet preparation, and food safety knowledge to support Optima Living residents.

📌 Cook Level II Senior Living (Edmonton)
🏢 Optima Living
📍 Edmonton