# Assistant Cook
- Part-time Job ID: R17910 Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Location:
Lindsay
- 12 Thornhill Rd, Lindsay, ON, K9V 6K2 Date Posted: Oct 29, 2026 > Description Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country.

We offer
a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. Human Focus – Creativity
- Excellence We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today Mission: Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Assistant Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. Key Outcomes:
- Live our values of Human Focus, Creativity and Excellence
- Lend a helping hand
- Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families
- Lead with H.
E.
A.
R.
T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

Key Responsibilities
- To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees
- To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively
- To ensure use of proper food handling techniques
- To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form
- To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus
- To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place
- To adhere to time schedules for service of meals and nourishments
- To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget




- To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures
- To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days
- To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions
- To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
- To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
- To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental secure job procedures
- To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct
- To complete all other tasks as assigned. Required Education, Credentials and

Experience:
- Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate;
- Red Seal Certificate preferred;
- Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting;
- Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating;
- Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets;
- Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift;
- Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
- Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS). Wage: $22.00/hourly *Cogir
* *is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.
* Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range. >

📌 Assistant Cook (Lindsay)
🏢 Cogir Senior Living Canada
📍 Lindsay