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Prep Cook

@ Atria Retirement Canada - Ironwood Estates

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Overview

Atria Retirement Canada - Ironwood Estates is hiring a part-time Prep Cook to help prepare and present meals for residents of its senior living community. The role involves kitchen cleaning, food handling and storage, and supporting the Executive Chef and Sous Chef during service and events. The posting lists benefits including medical, dental, life and vision coverage options, paid holidays and PTO, a 401(k) employer match, and employee discounts.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and present meals and snacks per recipes and production guides
  • Maintain a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen
  • Receive, store and handle food per company standards
  • Assist cooks and chefs with service and special events
  • Transport and store food and supplies

Requirements summary:

  • Basic reading, writing and math skills
  • Ability to communicate in English with residents and staff
  • Food handlers permit as required by law or company standards
  • Ability to follow recipes and production guides
  • Knowledge of food handling, preparation and cooking

Tools & skills

kitchen equipment

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planTuition support
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentHospitality & tourism
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen, Care home
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFood handlers permit
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount

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Atria Retirement Canada - Ironwood Estates

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Atria Retirement Canada communities offer senior living services designed to simplify and enhance life for older adults. In vibrant communities, Atria Retirement Canada residents can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them keep making a positive difference in our world. Atria Retirement Canada is one of five distinct brands operated by Atria, including Coterie, a luxury brand in a joint venture with Related Companies, Atria Signature Collection, Atria Senior Living and Holiday by Atria.

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Business categories
  • Healthcare Services & Hospitals
  • Healthcare
Other recorded names
  • Atria Retirement Canada - Court at Rushdale
  • Atria Retirement Canada - Ironwood Estates
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  • Atria Retirement Canada - Queen Victoria Estates
  • Atria Retirement Canada - Arbour Lake
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  • Atria Retirement Canada - View at Lethbridge
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  • Atria Retirement Canada
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Atria Retirement Canada communities offer senior living services designed to simplify and enhance life for older adults. In vibrant communities, Atria Retirement Canada residents can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them keep making a positive difference in our world. Atria Retirement Canada is one of five distinct brands…

FieldValue
IndustryReal Estate
Company size10,001+ employees
Organization typePrivately Held
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Job description

Overview

At Atria, we believe our employees deserve the opportunity to flourish at work and in life. Through Flourish at Atria, our comprehensive benefits program, we offer resources and opportunities designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

  • Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options
  • Paid holidays & PTO
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Career development, including tuition reimbursement (US-based communities), professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs, referral programs, and employee discounts

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification

To us, flourishing means more than having a job. It means having access to resources and opportunities that support you as a whole person. Join Atria and discover a career where you can make a difference while building a future of your own.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals.

  • Provide a high level of customer service.
  • Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
  • Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
  • Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
  • Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
  • Assist cook with preparation and presentation of meals and snacks in accordance to company recipe and production guides.
  • Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
  • Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
  • Assist cooks as requested.
  • Adhere to standard food safety practices.
  • Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
  • Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
  • Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
  • Effectively read, write and communicate in English with residents and other employees.
  • Food handlers permit as required by provincial law and/or Company standards.
  • Able to follow and read recipes and production guides.
  • Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.

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