Job Description

About Levante Living:

Levante Living is committed to providing exceptional care and services to our residents in a warm and compassionate environment. We believe in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by delivering personalized care and support tailored to their unique needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to the Manager of Culinary Experience

Based on menus and guidance from the Head Chef, sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food following recipes. Provides meals at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities, adhering to residents' care plans (minced and pureed foods when necessary).

Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices.

Completes all necessary documentation (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures, menu changes, and other as necessary) as assigned;

Complies with all provincial regulations, established food and beverage department policies and procedures and ORCA standards.

Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles;

Perform other duties as required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation in the hospitality or retirement home industry.

Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items, and stand for majority of shift.

Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.

Minimum Grade 12.

Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate, Smart Serve Certificate an asset.

SCHEDULE:

Week 1:

Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 9am-5pm Monday 6am-2pm Wednesday 11am-7pm Thursday 9am-5pm

Week 2:

Saturday 11am-7pm Sunday 11am-7pm Wednesday 6am-2pm Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 11am-7pm

WHY WORK FOR THE ELDEN?:

Shared cost benefits program available

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Staff appreciation days

Fun theme/dress-up days

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.41 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bradford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (required)
Location:

Bradford, ON (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.41 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bradford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (required)
Location:

Bradford, ON (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-24