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Cook

@ Chartwell

St. Catharines, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

Chartwell is hiring a full-time Cook to prepare, cook and plate meals for residents following menu guidelines and public health rules. The role also covers keeping food areas sanitary and helping with ordering and storing supplies.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, cook and plate food per Chartwell menu guidelines
  • Follow public health and safe food handling rules
  • Keep food areas and equipment sanitary
  • Serve meals on time at correct temperature
  • Help order, receive and store food supplies

Requirements summary:

  • Previous cooking experience in food services
  • Food Handler certification
  • Works well as a team member
  • Communicates effectively with internal and external customers
  • Stands for long periods and lifts heavy items
  • Clear criminal background check, VSS and TB test where required

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Employer posting date
2026-09-18
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen, Care home
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Licences & certificationsFood Handler certification, VSS, TB Test
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities

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Chartwell

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Making People's Lives Better

Full company description

At Chartwell Retirement Residences, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities. Chez Chartwell résidences pour retraités, nous sommes dédiés au MIEUX-ÊTRE de nos résidents, de leurs proches et de nos employés. Rejoignez une équipe exceptionnelle et diversifiée de gens inspirants, qui ont à cœur d’offrir des expériences personnalisées, fondées sur des relations chaleureuses et humaines, à tous ceux et celles qui vivent et travaillent dans nos résidences.

LinkedIn followers
46,907
People associated on LinkedIn
4,395
Reported office locations
  • 7070 Derrycrest Dr, Mississauga, Ontario L5W 0G5, CA
Business categories
  • Health Care
  • Elder Care
  • Nursing and Residential Care
Other recorded names
  • Chartwell
  • Chartwell Career Site English
  • Chartwell Retirement Residences
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
568,322,903

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

At Chartwell Retirement Residences, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities. Chez Chartwell résidences pour…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMississauga, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
Open jobs on Jobsy725
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Job description
The Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring joy to others? As a Cook at Chartwell, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience to our residents. Your culinary skills and attention to detail will help foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere where food is both nourishing and enjoyable.

What You’ll Do
  • Prepare, cook and plate food following Chartwell menu guidelines
  • Comply with all public health regulations and safe food handling guidelines
  • Maintain food preparation areas and equipment in a sanitary condition
  • Ensure meals are prepared and served on time and at the correct temperature
  • Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing food supplies
What You’ll Bring
  • Previous cooking experience in food services
  • Food Handler certification
  • Work collaboratively as a team member
  • Interact and communicate effectively with internal and external customers

What We Offer

  • A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
  • A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents
Additional Requirements
  • A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents
  • Wear personal protective equipment as required
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry heavy items
  • Manual dexterity to handle cooking tools and kitchen equipment
  • Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required

At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] or call 1-888-663-6448.

Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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