Prepare nutritious meals as a Level I Cook with Optima Living, using varied cooking methods and careful attention to dietary needs. Support resident wellness through timely, sanitary food service.
Reporting to the Food Services Manager or Support Services Manager, you will prepare menu and therapeutic diet items for residents. The work includes ingredient preparation, cooking schedules, portion control, food safety, sanitation, and inventory monitoring. You will contribute to person-centered care by respecting residents’ uniqueness, dignity, and self-determination.
Key Responsibilities: Prepare food through roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, and baking
Cook and season menu and therapeutic diet items
Plan cooking schedules for quality and nutritional value
Monitor temperatures,



chemical concentrations, inventory, and food rotation
Follow sanitation plans and report safety or maintenance concerns
Requirements: Minimum one year of food preparation experience
Active Food Safe certification
Solid hygiene, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate equipment safely and supervise when necessary
Clear required checks and provincial health requirements
Bring culinary preparation, food safety, and respectful communication skills to Optima Living’s resident-focused senior care communities.

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📌 Level I Cook Senior Living (Alberta)
🏢 Laurel Heights
📍 Alberta