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 Hamilton Home, located in Hamilton, Ontario

Available opportunities include Part-Time Morning shift (6am- 2pm); Eve shift (10am- 6pm)

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 

• Experience in institutional large quantity cooking preferred.

• Current Food Handler`s Certificate 

• 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. 

• “Red Seal” certification preferred.

• Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary degree in food and nutrition.

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 

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.

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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.​

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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.

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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.​

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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 an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.