About us

The Wexford Residence enjoys a well-deserved reputation in the community for providing a caring, and compassionate home-like workplace in which seniors experience a quality of life that is highly conducive to their health and well-being. The Home operates 166 beds, and is accredited through Accreditation Canada with an exemplary standing.

Position: Early Morning & Late Morning Cook, Permanent Part time

Hours of work: 5:30am -2:00 pm or 10:00am to 6:30pm

Effective Date: Immediately

Core Function: The primary function of this position is ensuring that resident meals are prepared to the highest quality and served in a pleasant and efficient manner. The cook will uses standardized recipes, maintains portion control, and determines appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements. As well, after meal service periods assists with ware washing operations and other assigned cleaning responsibilities. Physically challenging position requires standing/walking for long periods of time. Fifty percent of shift involves working with a variety of cleaning solutions in a hot, humid environment as well as lifting items up to 50 pounds in weight.

Other duties as assigned by Food Services Manager & Food Services Supervisor

We Offer:

- Competitive wages
- 7.5 hours shift
- Continuous learning and training opportunities, including paid orientation and training

Qualifications:

Education

- Chef Training or Culinary Management Diploma or equivalent




- Food Handlers Certificate (current)
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

Experience

- One to two years of training and experience in quantity food production is required.
- Must have formal and on-the-job training in quantity food preparation, cooking, food and equipment safety, and sanitation.

Personal

- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to interact with families, residents and other team members is essential
- Current Vulnerable Police Check is required

*In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of The Wexford Residence hiring process. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit your application, please contact us *

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: From $24.34 per hour

Application question(s):

- Have you worked in a Long Term Care (Nursing Home) Environment? If yes, how many years?

Experience:

- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)
- Chef Training or Culinary Management Diploma (preferred)
- Healthcare Food Service Worker Certificate or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook (Long Term Care) (Scarborough)
🏢 THE WEXFORD RESIDENCE
📍 Scarborough