Prep Cook Full Time Temp

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Mission

Reporting to the General Manager, the Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.

Key Outcomes

Live our values of Human Focus, Creativity and Excellence
Lend a helping hand
Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families
Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

Key Responsibilities

To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees;
To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively;
To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;
To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form;
To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /specialty diets according to planned menus;
To assist in serving meals, following resident’s diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes;
To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;
To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;
To assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies;
To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;
To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions;
To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct;
To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials And Experience

Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate;
Red Seal Certificate preferred;
Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting;
Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating;
Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets;
Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift;

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Head Chef with preparing and serving meals for residents, guests, and employees, including meals for therapeutic and specialty diets. Follow menus, production charts, recipes, food safety procedures, and budget requirements while supporting food storage, meal service, audits, and special events.

Requirements

A Food Handler's Certificate is required, and a Red Seal Certificate is preferred. Candidates must have experience preparing food in large quantities, knowledge of food regulations and therapeutic diets, and the physical ability to lift heavy or hot items and stand for most of a shift.

Skills

Food Preparation
Large-Quantity Cooking
Food Handling
Food Safety
Temperature Auditing
Therapeutic Diets
Specialty Diets
Menu Planning
Standardized Recipes
Portion Control
Food Service
Inventory Receiving and Storage
Menu Substitutions
Teamwork
Physical Stamina

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Keywords

Food Handler's Certificate
Red Seal Certificate
Food Handling
Food Safety
Provincial Food Premises Regulation
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
Therapeutic Diets
Specialty Diets
Menu Preparation
Production Sheets
Standardized Recipes
Daily Production Charts
Temperature Audits
Food Storage
Portion Sizes
Menu Substitutions
Budget Management
Resident Rights and Responsibilities
Health and Safety Legislation
Senior Living
Healthcare Food Service

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