Company Description
We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.
Job Description
At our Seniors Living homes, we take pride in delivering great meals in a calm, supportive kitchen environment. As a Lead Line Cook, you’ll take a key role in coordinating food production, supporting other Cooks, and making sure service runs smoothly — all while enjoying predictable hours that give you back your evenings. You’ll make a meaningful difference each day by helping your team create meals that comfort and nourish our Residents.
If you were working with us as a Lead Line Cook, here are some of the things you would have done last week:
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Oversaw food production on the line, making sure every meal was prepared to standard and served with care
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Directed and supported line cooks to ensure quality, consistency, proper plating, and safe food handling
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Monitored, assessed, and received departmental supplies so the team had what they needed to deliver excellent meals
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Prepared high-quality food with great flavour, colour, texture, and appearance by following standardized recipes
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Ensured meals were ready to be served at the required times, helping keep service smooth and timely
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Use a Resident-focused approach to create a home-like dining experience by showing initiative, supporting themed meals, helping during special events, and assisting any Team Member who needed a hand
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Participated in continuous quality improvement and followed safe work practices to protect the health of Residents and Team Members
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And supported your team as needed.
When you apply, if you have your credentials, we will try our best to reach out to you within the week (hopefully within a few days). When you’re eligible with us for benefits, you can expect a variety of them:
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Flexibility in shift scheduling to support your home life
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When eligible, you can enjoy full range of extended Health benefits
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Pension/RRSP matching
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And many Company Events like our annual recognition parties, team theme parties, lunches, outings, gift cards, and paid days off
We prioritize promoting from within and support our employees' educational needs because we care for the team we have put together. We come to our workplace each day understanding that we are entering our Residents' Home, and we are there to support them. While we don't take ourselves seriously, we take our jobs seriously and love to have fun with each other and the Residents!
Qualifications
To be hired into this role, you must have:
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Certification in the Food Safety Awareness Course with recertification every 5 years
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Red Seal Chef
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Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check completed within the past 6 months
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Do you have a Food Safety Awareness certification?
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Do you have previous cooking experience in a healthcare or catering setting?
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Do you have experience in a resort/hotel setting?
Additional Information
While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.
This posting is for an upcoming vacancy in this role.
