Prep_Assistant Cook

Franklin Park Retirement Residence, Part time 28 hours bi weekly

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Cook's Helper. This role is responsible for ensuring the exceptional preparation and delivery of the resident and guest dining experience using production checks and standardized recipes.

What You’ll Do

• Preparing meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met 
• Operating and cleaning food production equipment and food preparation areas 
• Complying with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements in a clean, safe and sanitary manner 
• Washes, cleans and stores dishes, cutlery, fixtures and equipment used for food preparation and service 
• All other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working in a kitchen is considered an asset 
• Must be able to operate related equipment 
• Ability to lift up to and including 50 pounds is considered an asset 
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively, and follow written/verbal instructions 
• Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints 
• Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness
• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certification 

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

• Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory   
• Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required 

At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448.

Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.