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 wide-ranging shifts and complete required checks Bring culinary preparation, food safety, and compassionate communication to resident meals at Optima Living senior living communities.

📌 Cook/Senior Care (Canada)
🏢 Optima Living
📍 Canada