Posted 2 months ago
Cook/Dietary Aide (Retirement Home)
@ Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes
St. Thomas, Ontario
Overview
Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes is hiring a casual and part-time Cook/Dietary Aide for its retirement home in St. Thomas, Ontario. The role prepares meals in quantity from standardized recipes for residents, following food safety standards. The starting pay is $24.04 per hour under the Collective Agreement, and a Safe Food Handler's Certificate is required.
Pay:
$24.04 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare meals in quantity for residents
- Follow standardized recipes and adjust as needed
- Maintain safe food handling and kitchen cleanliness
- Work within established time frames
Requirements summary:
- Safe Food Handler's Certificate required
- Knowledge of safe food handling and preparation
- Good oral and written English communication
- Quantity cooking experience is an asset
- Experience with vulnerable populations is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen, Care home |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Safe Food Handler's Certificate |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
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Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes
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Full company description
We have the privilege of taking care of nearly 1300 residents in our 15 Long Term Care Homes and over 700 residents in our 10 Retirement Homes across Southern and Eastern Ontario.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,295
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 500
- Reported office locations
- 264 Norwich Ave, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 3V9, CA
- Other recorded names
- Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.
- Specialties
- Long Term Care
- Retirement Home
- Nursing Home
- Retirement Living
- Geriatric Nursing Care
- and Assisted Living
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
We have the privilege of taking care of nearly 1300 residents in our 15 Long Term Care Homes and over 700 residents in our 10 Retirement Homes across Southern and Eastern Ontario.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Woodstock, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Long Term CareRetirement HomeNursing HomeRetirement LivingGeriatric Nursing Careand Assisted Living |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 54 |
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Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Cook/Dietary Aide to join our team of care providers.
Location
St. Thomas, Ontario
Time Type
Casual and Part-Time
About Caressant Care
For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and 10 retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.
At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.
What we offer…
- At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
- A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
- Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
- Competitive wages and benefits.
What you bring…
- Must have a Safe Food Handler's Certificate
- Knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques
- Ability to adjust standardized recipes and follow instructions
- Good communication skills, oral and written, in the English language
- Quantity cooking experience is an asset
- Well-organized and able to work within established time frames
- Working with a vulnerable population is an asset
- Punctual and reliable
The starting rate of pay is $24.04 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below.
Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected] or call 519-539-0408.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.
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