Cook
- Tatamagouche, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
November 2, 2026
Willow Lodge is seeking a Cook (Full time, Permanent) to join our team!
Our 61-bed home in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia has a longstanding, excellent reputation. It is a wonderful place to work and a nice community to live in.
Key Responsibilities
- Meal Preparation: Proficiency in preparing and cooking meals according to established menus, ensuring that all dishes meet high standards of taste and nutrition.
- Food Safety and Hygiene: Comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene practices, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards in all kitchen operations.
- Inventory Management: Experience in managing kitchen inventory and minimizing waste. Ability to ensure that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
- Quality Control: Ability to monitor food quality and presentation, adjusting as necessary to maintain high standards and the needs of our residents. Capability to collaborate with the Team Lead or Dietician to address any issues related to food service.
Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience as a cook in Long Term Care, healthcare, or similar environment is preferred.
- Certifications: A culinary diploma or certification is preferred. Relevant certifications in food safety and hygiene are required.
Reports To
Director of Nutrition Care
Job Type
· Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Paid time off
- On-site parking
- Extended Health and Dental care
- Pension
- Optional life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Work Location
· On-site
Please submit resume to hr@willowlodge.ca by November 13, 2026.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, maintaining standards for taste, nutrition, food safety, and presentation. Manage kitchen inventory and food storage, minimize waste, and collaborate with the Team Lead or Dietician to address food service issues.
Requirements
Previous cooking experience in long-term care, healthcare, or a similar environment is preferred, as is a culinary diploma or certification. Relevant food safety and hygiene certifications are required.
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Safety
- Food Hygiene
- Inventory Management
- Waste Minimization
- Ingredient Storage
- Food Quality Control
- Food Presentation
- Menu Preparation
- Nutrition
- Team Collaboration
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- On-Site Parking
- Extended Health and Dental Care
- Pension
- Optional Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Cook
- Meal Preparation
- Established Menus
- Food Safety Regulations
- Food Hygiene
- Kitchen Operations
- Inventory Management
- Waste Minimization
- Fresh Ingredients
- Proper Food Storage
- Quality Control
- Food Presentation
- Nutrition
- Food Service
- Long-Term Care
- Healthcare
- Culinary Diploma
- Culinary Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Hygiene Certification
- Team Lead
- Dietician