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Lead Cook (Retirement Home)

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.
Woodstock, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Lead Cook to join our team of care providers.

Location

Woodstock, Ontario

Time Type

Full-Time

About Caressant Care

For nearly 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable and caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and 10 retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.

At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting. Become a part of our team and experience fulfilling and impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.

What We Offer…

  • At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
  • A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
  • Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
  • Competitive wages and benefits.

What You Bring…

  • Must have a Safe Food Handler's Certificate and be Red Seal certified
  • Knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques
  • Ability to adjust standardized recipes and follow instructions
  • Good communication skills, oral and written, in the English language
  • Quantity cooking experience is an asset
  • Well-organized and able to work within established time frames
  • Working with a vulnerable population is an asset
  • Punctual and reliable

The starting rate of pay is $23.66 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are as per the Collective Agreement. If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below.

Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email info@caressantcare.com or call 519-539-0408.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

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