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
- Strong hygiene, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate equipment safely and supervise when necessary
- Explicit required checks and provincial health requirements

Bring culinary preparation, food safety, and respectful communication skills to Optima Living’s resident-focused senior care communities.

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