Join the Martindale Place Team: Martindale Place is a unique Christian seniors’ community where faith-based values are lived each day and exceptional housing and services are provided. We offer a safe, welcoming environment that allows seniors to maintain their independence without the responsibilities and costs of home ownership.
Guided by our values of Servant Heart, Respect, Christian Love, and Excellence, we are committed to creating a community where residents feel cared for, valued, and at home. We are seeking a talented and compassionate Cook who is passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences for seniors.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chef, the Cook plays a key role in the daily operation of the kitchen and dining program. The successful candidate will prepare high-quality meals from scratch while supporting an exceptional dining experience for residents. This role contributes to a culture of hospitality and excellence, consistently striving to exceed resident expectations.
This position is being advertised to fill an upcoming vacancy.
Compensation
$20.71 to $23.37 per hour
Major Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality meals from scratch that consistently exceed resident expectations.
- Promote excellence in customer service throughout all aspects of the resident dining experience.
- Create enjoyable, memorable, and engaging mealtime experiences.
- Strive to surprise and delight residents by preparing favourite meals and menu items.
- Accommodate residents with dietary restrictions, allergies, and other health-related needs.
- Prepare food with careful attention to quality, presentation, and consistency.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and healthy kitchen environment.
- Ensure all food is received, stored, handled, and prepared according to applicable food safety standards and regulations.
- Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
- Work collaboratively with culinary and dining room staff to ensure a seamless dining experience.
- Contribute ideas and suggestions for menu development and service enhancements.
- Maintain a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in food quality and service.
Qualifications
- Genuine enjoyment of and heart for serving seniors.
- Demonstrated alignment with Martindale Place’s values of Servant Heart, Respect, Christian Love, and Excellence.
- Degree or diploma from a recognized culinary program preferred.
- Minimum two years of culinary experience in hospitality, healthcare, retirement living, or a related food service environment preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Current Food Handler Certificate.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Current, original, and acceptable Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screen (completed within the past six months).
Our Culture
Martindale Place is a Christian organization guided by the values of Servant Heart, Respect, Christian Love, and Excellence. We welcome applicants who will contribute positively to our mission of serving seniors with compassion, dignity, and exceptional care.
To Apply
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your resume and a brief expression of interest through our careers page: https://martindaleplace.com/careers/
Martindale Place may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools, to assist in the screening and assessment of applications. All hiring decisions are ultimately reviewed and made by members of our leadership team.
Martindale Place is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to make their needs known.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
