Posted 9 months ago
Cook
@ Axium Extendicare LTC II LP
Essex, Ontario
Overview
Extendicare is hiring a part-time cook for its Home Iler Lodge long-term care and retirement home in Essex, Ontario. The cook prepares food to prescribed diets, keeps records, directs dietary aides, and covers departmental operations in the Dietary Manager's absence. Pay is $19.72 to $24.38 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare food and nourishments following prescribed diets
- Review regular and therapeutic menus and set up equipment
- Maintain records and monitor food quality and quantity
- Direct dietary aides in preparation and mealtime service
- Run routine department operations in the Dietary Manager's absence
Requirements summary:
- Chef or culinary management certificate or diploma meeting OLTCH Act
- Certificate of qualification as a Cook under OLTCH Act
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in food and nutrition
- Current Food Handler's Certificate
- Vulnerable Sector Check within three months
- Red Seal certification preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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 | Care home, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Cook certificate of qualification, Food Handler's Certificate, Red Seal |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | Trade certificate (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Food and nutrition management, Culinary arts, Cooking |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Axium Extendicare LTC II LP
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 85 |
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 food, nutrition and customer service to residents in a clean and safe environment. 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 ourHome Iler Lodge LTC & RET, located in Essex, Ontario.
What you’ll be doing
- Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
- Prepares food and nourishments in accordance with prescribed diets.
- Maintains all required records and monitors quality and quantity of food.
- 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.
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
- Current Food Handler`s Certificate
- Must provide a complete and current (within three months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
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 123 owned and operated long-term care homes, as well as our home health care operations serving more than 10,000 patients annually, we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision for a future where everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.
Time Type
Part timeCompensation Details
$19.72 - $24.38At 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.
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.