Cook Part time - 6 am - 2 pm (35 hours bi-weekly)
Primacare™ Living Solutions is a privately held Canadian long-term care operator based in Toronto. We put people first by delivering exceptional care and fostering a progressive, supportive workplace. As an accredited member of CARF and OLTCA, we lead innovative approaches to senior living.
Building on the Meaningful Care Matters® Butterfly Model, we have advanced dementia care through Albert’s Journey—a program that blends person-centred practices, family engagement, and tools like ALL-B, our AI assistant. The program integrates leading frameworks (DementiAbility, GPA, U-First, PIECES) and incorporates insights from The Albert Project, our VR research demonstrating clinically significant benefits for residents with moderate to severe dementia. Together, these innovations reduce documentation time, standardize best practices, and support dignified, emotion-focused care for residents with dementia and responsive behaviours.
What we Offer!
- Supportive, respectful work environment
- Professional development & mentorship
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits & RRSP plan
Your Opportunity!
Reporting to the Food and Nutrition Manager, the Cook will follow established policies, procedures and standards. This position prepares and serves food for the residents, including the more complex meal preparation for the Home as required. As part of this dietary team the cook will ensure a focus on sound nutritional practices while following dietetic professional practice standards
Key Responsibilities and Skills
- Prepare meals according to posted menus
- Assist with meal service and support resident preferences
- Maintain clean, sanitary food-handling practices
- Support inventory control, ordering, and waste reduction
- Assist with orientation of new dietary staff
- Follow MOHLTC and Public Health requirements
Qualifications
- Chef Training or Culinary Management diploma
- Recent Vulnerable Sector Screening (within 6 months)
- Step 2 Tuberculosis Test (completed with 6 months)
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
- Experience in food services
- LTC/senior care experience an asset
- Proof of full immunization (2 doses) against COVID-19
Primacare Living Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
This posting is for a current vacancy.
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used as part of the applicant screening process.
Pay: From $24.45 per hour
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- Culinary Certification/Diploma (preferred)
Work Location: In person
