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Posted 19 months ago

Casual Cook

@ Extendicare (Canada) Inc.

Nepean, Ontario

Part-time
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Overview

Extendicare (Canada) Inc. is hiring a part-time casual cook for its senior care homes. The work involves preparing meals for residents, and the posting asks for a chef or cook certification, preferably Red Seal or registered, plus empathy for seniors.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare meals for residents of senior care homes
  • Work as part of a team in the kitchen
  • Meet residents' dietary and care needs

Requirements summary:

  • Chef or cook certification from a recognized community college, preferably Red Seal or registered
  • Understanding and empathy for the needs of seniors
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Good attendance
  • Able to meet the physical and responsibility demands of the job

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2025-04-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal, Chef certification

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Job description

Job Description

Chef/cook certification from a recognized community college, preferably Red Seal (or registered)

  • Understanding and empathy for the needs of seniors

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

  • Team member

  • Good attendance

  • Must be able to meet the physical demand of the job

  • Must be able to meet responsibility of the job

  • Time Type:

    Part time

    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.

    If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

    Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

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