Cook - Full time

Job Description At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff. Reporting to the Dietary Manager, a cook follows established policies, procedures, and standards, prepares, and serves food for the residents, including the more complex meal preparation for the facility (dinner, sauces, desserts etc.), cleans production area and equipment.  If you’re passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!   This position is for our Extendicare Guildwood Home, located in Scarborough, Ontario. What you’ll be doing: Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments including evening meal following standardized recipes and production sheets. Provides for prescribed diets, including variations in texture. Ensures meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.  In the absence of the Dietary Manger, decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures.  Monitor's quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment and alerts Manager of problems. Recommends corrective action.  Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities at mealtimes; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager, including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment.  Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs.  What you bring: Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or  Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or  Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition “Red Seal” certification preferred  Experience in institutional large quantity cooking preferred  Abilit to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures  Ability to read and write English, and understand moderately complex verbal and written instructions in English  Proven ability to provide direction and lead others within a busy environment.  Current Food Handler`s Certificate  What you’ll get:  Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities  Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization  A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others   Employee Family Assistance Program  Robust benefits package.  Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Extendicare's Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Extendicare’s hiring process. When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. Time Type: Full time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.