Who We Are – Metta Lifestyles:
At Metta Lifestyles, we are redefining what retirement living looks like. As a growing Canadian, founder owned company with beautiful communities in Toronto and Ottawa, we are passionate about creating environments where seniors don’t just live, they thrive.
Our communities are built on connection, care, and choice, offering residents a lifestyle full of comfort, flexibility, and peace of mind.
At the heart of everything we do are our CARES values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Support. These values guide how we work, how we lead, and how we care for our residents, families, and each other.
If you are energized by people, driven by results, and want to make a real impact every day, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful.
About the Position:
The Cook is responsible for aiding the Food Services Manager in ordering ingredients, producing meals for residents and guests using production checks and recipes assigned, and following all policies and procedures within the Dining Services Department.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for maintaining high standards of quality food production, storage control and portion control;
· Ensures maintenance, cleanliness and proper usage of all equipment in production area;
· Controls storage, inventory and minimizes waste;
· Supervises sanitation and housekeeping functions in this area;
· Confers with Food Services Manager about production of daily menus and catering;
· Participates in menu planning with Food Services Manager
· Maintains safety standards;
· Assists Food Services Manager in long range planning and recommends improved procedures;
· Supervises the use of food temperature control;
· Receives deliveries and checks receipts against specifications and orders;
· Follows established procedures in a fire or safety emergency;
· Reports promptly to Food Services Manager any unusual occurrences or illness;
· Acts as back up to the Food Services Manager in his/her absence;
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Previous experience in a volume food preparation environment in the Health Care or Hospitality industries;
· Preferred Red Seal or current equivalent qualifications as a Cook from a recognized cooking program;
· Food Safe Certificates I and II (Asset);
· First Aide Certification (Asset).
Why Join Metta!
· We hunt for talent from across the industry – seasoned experts that know what it takes to meet challenging deadlines when required; a willingness to work flexible hours and the occasional evening and weekend to cover events. We offer a competitive compensation package; benefits, and great work, life balance. Apply to join us now!
· All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.
Metta Lifestyles is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.
We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Permanent, Casual
Pay: $23.01 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
