Full job description
The Opportunity :
Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring comfort and joy to others? As a Prep Cook at Chartwell, you’ll play an important role in preparing meals that make our residents feel at home. By supporting the kitchen team with meal preparation, food safety, and cleanliness, you’ll help provide a dining experience that nourishes both body and spirit.
What You’ll Do :
Help prepare and cook meals that meet residents’ dietary needs
Wash, chop, and prepare ingredients like meats, vegetables, and salads
Keep the kitchen clean and organized, including dishes and work surfaces
Support special event food preparation to highlight Chartwell’s hospitality
Follow safe food handling, health, and safety practices, and store supplies properly
Receive and store food and supplies, while completing daily temperature checks for fridges, freezers, and storerooms
What You’ll Bring
1–2 years of experience in a volume food preparation environment, ideally in retirement, long-term care, or hospitality
High school graduate or equivalent education
Food Safe Level 1 certificate (Level 2 preferred)
Strong organizational skills and ability to work under time constraints
Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and attention to detail
Team player with strong customer service and clear communication skills
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
Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Physical ability to stand for long periods, bend, lift, push, and carry items during meal preparation and service
Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment
Preparedness to respond to emergency situations in accordance with residence protocols
Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required
