Support resident wellness through nutritious cooking, therapeutic diets, and sanitary preparation as a Cook Level I at Optima Living.

This Cook Level I works under the Food Services Manager or Support Services Manager in a senior living setting. You will prepare quality meals while respecting residents’ dietary requirements, preferences, dignity, and self-determination. The position combines cooking, food safety monitoring, inventory awareness, and team support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Cook soups, sauces, salads, meats, fish, poultry, and vegetables
- Plan cooking schedules according to menus and nutritional value
- Prepare special-event, large-order, and catered-function food
- Record cooler, freezer, dish-machine, and food safety measurements
- Report concerns, maintenance issues,



incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly

Requirements:

- One year of home-style or restaurant food preparation experience
- Food Secure certification maintained actively throughout employment
- Culinary institute graduation considered an asset
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and solve problems effectively
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively across varied shifts

Use cooking expertise, therapeutic diet preparation, and sanitation practices to support resident satisfaction and wellness at Optima Living.

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📌 Senior Care Food Services Cook (Sherwood Park)
🏢 Optima Living
📍 Sherwood Park