licensed cook

Title posted on indeed.com - Cook

Posted on September 03, 2026 by Employer details St. Jacobs Place Retirement Home

Job details

*St. Jacobs Place Retirement Residence *offers luxury retirement and assisted living in Ontario's rural gem, the village of St. Jacobs, at the northern edge of Kitchener Waterloo. St. Jacobs Place is locally owned and operated, contributing greatly to our embracing the local rural culture, mixing finest quality care and luxury standards, with the homey warmth and comfort of a country lifestyle. Of course it is our people who create this environment: The owner, the volunteers and the excellent caring people who work here are fully dedicated to nurturing the well being of the people who choose to make St. Jacobs Place their home. We are a lovely, intimate size with only 48 suites, permitting time for some creativity and special touches from our cooks and servers. The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: * Prepare meals for residents and guests ensuring all dietary needs are met * Ensures residents are satisfied with all aspects of food preparation and presentation * Respond to resident and/or family member dietary related concerns in a timely manner assuring the concern is brought to the attention of the Culinary Manager * Effectively communicate and interact with residents, family members, visitors and volunteers professionally * Operate and clean food production equipment and food preparation areas Cook Qualifications Include: -Strong knowledge in homestyle farm to table meals - ability to read and follow set recipes -strong organizational and time management skills -passion for food and the culinary industry -current food handlers certification is an asset -customer service oriented This is a permanent part-time cook position. Must be available for weekend shifts. The shifts for this position are a combination of either 7:00am to 1:30pm or 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The considered candidate will be flexible and available for either shift as needed. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: $18.80 per hour Experience: * cooking: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: * Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred) Work Location: In person