Company Overview
Fairhaven is proud to be one of the leading-edge Long-Term Care Homes in Ontario currently offering an exciting opportunity to join our compassionate, caring, and forward-thinking direct care staff. We offer an extraordinary, dedicated, and considerate work environment that demonstrates core values while offering excellence in healthcare with a primary overall focus of improving the lives of our residents every day.
Fairhaven is committed to providing a positive and healthy work culture through consistent collaboration, open communication, and ongoing training and professional development opportunities throughout our organization.
Summary
The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high quality meals in accordance with prescribed therapeutic diets and standardized recipes for residents in a long-term care setting. This role involves bulk food preparation, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and the ability to adapt menus when necessary. The Cook plays a vital role in supporting the overall nutritional care of residents while ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and serve meals in accordance with approved menus and therapeutic diet requirements.
- Ensure food is cooked, held, and served at proper temperatures to maintain food safety and quality.
- Supervise and provide direction to food service staff, ensuring adherence to safe food handling procedures.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness and operational safety of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Adapt and modify menus as needed, using judgment to meet resident needs and preferences.
- Maintain records as required, including temperature logs and inventory reports.
- Assist with training and orientation of new kitchen staff as directed.
- Communicate effectively with team members, dietary staff, and other departments to ensure seamless food service delivery.
- Follow written instructions and perform duties in accordance with set policies and procedures
Requirements
- Chef Training Certificate or Culinary Management Diploma from a program approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in therapeutic and bulk food preparation and presentation.
- Experience in supervising food service staff and providing instructions in food handling and preparation.
- Knowledge of proper food storage, handling, preparation, and sanitation practices.
- Experience in long-term care or a similar healthcare food service environment preferred.
- Ability to make informed decisions regarding menu adjustments and dietary needs.
- Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Physical ability to perform the duties.
- Experience working with a long-term care population
- If you are passionate about cooking and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Fairhaven LTC!
We appreciate receiving all applications; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that if hired, your employment with Fairhaven will be contingent on receipt of a police and vulnerable sector screening free of criminal activities and satisfactory to Fairhaven’s screening policy.
Fairhaven is an equal opportunity employer; accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $26.80 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 15.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
