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Food Service Team Member
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Vaughan, ON
- Temporary
Ensure all menu items and food supplies are available
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Food and Beverage Line Cook
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Vaughan, ON
- Temporary
Ensure all menu items are prepared as per “Picture Perfect” system
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Food and Beverage Starbucks Barista
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
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Food and Beverage Bartender
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Vaughan, ON
- Temporary
Ensure all menu items and food supplies are available
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Service Staff | Service Support
The Banquet Bar
Fort McMurray, AB
- Full-time
…other. From unique signature cocktails, a mouthwatering food menu, and custom designed games, The Banquet Bar promises to throw the best damn party in town - every single…
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Manager, Culinary Innovation, Burger King, Canada
Restaurant Brands International
Toronto, ON · Corp - Toronto Corporate Office
- Full-time
With Operations team support, lead recipe and yield validation for the core menu and new high-priority projects, ensuring claims, cost, quality and operational feasibility are aligned…
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BOH Supervisor
Co-op
Prince Albert, SK
- Full-time
A solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and menu items
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Short Order Cook
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Neils Harbour, NS
…preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu. The Cook I follows quantity recipes ensuring menu choices produced meet quality standards. The Cook I is responsible…
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Scotia Place Sous Chef
Calgary Stampeder Football Club
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
…kitchen staff, maintaining production standards, supporting menu execution, and contributing to effective food and labour cost management. You will help establish the systems, procedures,…
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Cook 2 | Full Time | Downtown Toronto
Sodexo Canada Ltd
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…contract regarding all food service offerings and the a la carte menu. You will use your skills to help create an excellent food service offering for the clients and guests of this site.…
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Cashier / Good Kitchen Front Counter Team Member
Goodness Me! Natural Food Market
Burlington, ON
Assist customers with menu questions and provide product recommendations.
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Southbridge Healthcare LP
Port Hope, ON
In the absence of the Dietary Manger, decides on menu changes as necessary and ensures that changes are recorded following department procedures.
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Dietary Aide
Aramark Canada
Huntsville, ON
- Full-time
Responsible for patient customer service functions of answering phones, taking menu orders, answering questions or if unable to answer, appropriately directing calls from patients as it…
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RELIEF KITCHEN HELPER
YWCA Hamilton
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
Prepares menu items according to recipes created by Head Chef/Sous Chef;
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Executive Chef
Shannex Incorporated
Toronto, ON · Etobicoke, ON
- Full-time
Providing input into division menu development
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Cashier
A&W Restaurants
Swift Current, SK
- $16 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Kitchen
A&W Restaurants
AB
- Full-time
Prepare A&W menu items following food‑safety and quality standards
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Hospitality Manager
Optima Living
Surrey, BC
- $62,500 CAD / year
- Full-time
Collaborates with the culinary team to address special diets, menu changes, and resident feedback.
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Dietary Aide Temporary Part Time Evenings (4pm-8pm)
Sienna Senior Living
Toronto, ON
- Part-time
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Short Order Cook- Nutrition and Food Services
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Truro, NS
The Cooks Helper is responsible for preparing fresh to order room service menu items for patients, clients and customers within a fast paced line cooking team environment. The Cooks Helper…
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Executive Chef
Havergal
Sackville, NB
- Full-time
Develop positive client relationships and ensure overall client satisfaction with service and menu options are achieved.
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Jr Sous Chef | Full Time | Downtown Toronto
Sodexo Canada Ltd
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Ability to analyze and interpret financial information related to food, menu and labour costing
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Food Service Associate / Cashier
Dexterra Group
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Greet customers warmly and assist with menu selections.
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2nd Cook (Full-time) - Moncton
Great Canadian Entertainment
Moncton, NB
- Full-time
…will be responsible for serving a multitude of hot and cold menu items and executing menu item production with an emphasis on quality and presentation. This role must contribute to a safe…
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Cook
Chartwell
Mission, BC
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Prepare, cook and plate food following Chartwell menu guidelines

Retirement Concepts

Lead Cook

Courtenay, BC, Canada

Temporary

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Job details

Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative.

Position: Full-Time Temporary (Wednesday-Sunday) - 3 month term

About Us

At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.

About The Role

The Lead Cook reports to the Head Chef/ Support Services Manager or designate is responsible for the day to day operations of the kitchen and the preparation of nourishing, and visually appealing meals for all persons served. This role supervises and provides input into food services staff routines and schedules.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to:

Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
Responsible for the production and service of menus using standardized recipes ensuring standard department policies, procedures and safe food handling techniques are used at all times.
Coordinates the activities and provides direction to cooks and food services staff during production, presentation/service and cleanup of assigned area(s).
As required the Lead Cook is responsible for the supervision of the food service department and the day to day operations. This includes: directing production and service staff, scheduling, interdepartmental communications, troubleshooting and emergencies.
Performs and documents results of required audits; corrects and provides direction as necessary.
Ordering food and kitchen supplies based on planned menus and recipes.
Estimates production requirements according to the needs of the community and ensures maintenance of food rotations in storage/inventory in order to minimize spoilage and waste.
Practices and maintains cleanliness and sanitation according to required standards set by the Health Department and the community.
Participates in the daily planning related to food services by providing input and participating in the development of menus and recipes.
Actively participates in orientation of new staff, community programs, meetings, committees and educational in-services.
Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through:
accident prevention,
knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations,
the safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary, and
Utilizing infection control procedures
Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

Grade 12; or equivalent.
Graduation from a recognized Cooks Training program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and experience with cooking, butchery, baking, kitchen equipment and machines.
Minimum of four years’ culinary experience in hotels, restaurants or health care required.
Minimum of one-year supervisory experience is required.
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.
Food Safe Level 1 Certificate - Level 2 an asset.
Red Seal Certificate preferred.
Serving it Right certification an asset.
All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
Demonstrates creativity, attention to detail and organizational skills with ability to delegate.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements and portion sizes.
Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work with cleaners, detergents and other cleaning equipment.
Ability to work independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.

West Coast Seniors Housing Management

is an equal opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations and prepare nourishing, appealing meals using standardized recipes and safe food-handling practices. Direct and schedule food-service staff, manage ordering and inventory, maintain sanitation standards, and contribute to menus, audits, and staff orientation.

Requirements

Requires Grade 12 or equivalent, recognized cook training or equivalent education and experience, at least four years of culinary experience, and at least one year of supervisory experience. Candidates must know food-premises regulations, Canada’s Food Guide, and special and therapeutic diets; Food Safe Level 1 is required, while Red Seal certification is preferred.

Skills

Cooking
Butchery
Baking
Kitchen Equipment Operation
Food Production
Menu Planning
Standardized Recipes
Food Safety
Sanitation
Inventory Management
Food Ordering
Staff Supervision
Scheduling
Therapeutic Diets
Auditing
Teamwork

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Keywords

Lead Cook
Kitchen Operations
Food Production
Meal Service
Standardized Recipes
Menu Planning
Food Safety
Food Premises Regulation
Canada’s Food Guide
Therapeutic Diets
Food Safe Level 1
Red Seal Certificate
Serving It Right
Inventory Management
Food Ordering
Sanitation
Infection Control
Staff Supervision
Staff Scheduling
Audits
Kitchen Equipment
Butchery
Baking
Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

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