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 protected equipment operation
• Professional 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.