Posted 9 months ago
Assistant Cook- Part Time
@ HSRE-RV Operating I LP
Newmarket, Ontario
Overview
HSRE-RV Operating I LP, operating as Cogir Senior Living, is hiring a part-time Assistant Cook for its retirement residences. The role assists the Cook in preparing and delivering meals for residents, guests and employees, including therapeutic and specialty diets. The posting states a wage of $21.03 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and employees
- Prepare therapeutic and specialty diets per planned menus
- Complete daily temperature audits and record findings
- Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies
- Participate in special occasion and theme meal planning
Requirements summary:
- Food Handler's Certificate required
- Experience in large-quantity food preparation, preferably healthcare or retirement
- Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets
- Knowledge of Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide
- Ability to lift heavy items and stand most of the shift
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Restaurant or kitchen, Care home |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handler's Certificate, Red Seal (preferred) |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
HSRE-RV Operating I LP
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 35 |
Wage per hour
$21.03Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.
For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.
Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence
We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!
The Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Cook in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
Key Responsibilities
To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees;
To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively;
To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;
To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form;
To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /specialty diets according to planned menus;
To assist in serving meals, following resident's diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes;
To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;
To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;
To assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies;
To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;
To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions;
To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
To complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate
Red Seal Certificate preferred
Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting
Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets
Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift
Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.
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