Cook_Relief

Title of Job:
Cook Vacancies: 4 Date:
March 11, 2026 Closing Date:
March 31, 2026

Location:

Bradford, ON – Specialized Assisted Living - Bradford Compensation: $23.07/hr Work Type:
Onsite Job :  Existing or New Position:
Existing Who We Are LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness.

Serving 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind.

LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

Job Summary The Cook renders a range of services that relate to the operation of the kitchen.

These responsibilities include the preparation and service of food for the meals as scheduled and for other special occasions as requested and the storing and stocking of food.

Cleaning duties pertaining to maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room, as well as other delegated responsibilities, are included to ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen’s food service.

Bradford House provides specialized assisted living support to vulnerable older adults with complex needs.

Bradford House responds to each resident’s needs, so they can live safely and in good health in the community as they age.

Through our care, we aim to postpone for as long as possible, or eliminate, any need for institutional care.

Our program offers 24/7 care through our specialized Personal Support Worker (PSW) team, providing such services as assistance with personal care, essential housekeeping, laundry services, medication support and escorts to appointments.

What You Will Do Prepare/cook the food for scheduled meals, snacks, and other occasions, as requested, according to the menu plan; prepare/cook appropriate food for those on special diets as required.

Ensure that the standard of quality for the food service is maintained.

Ensure utensils, etc.

are available for meals as scheduled.

Serve meals at specified times.

Clear and clean tables in the dining room area after the mealtime is finished.

Clean all dishes, utensils and equipment used in the preparation and service of the food provided by the kitchen.

Clean all stoves, refrigerators, freezers, cupboards, pantries and all other equipment and areas that are associated with kitchen food service.

Monitor inventory of storage areas and refrigerator/freezer units; accept and store deliveries/food in proper areas and according to policy.

Other related duties as assigned by the Food Services Coordinator

What You Bring:

Must Haves Several years of kitchen/cooking experience and/or training Knowledge of equipment used in the preparation of food Knowledge of health standards for the handling and storage of food Knowledge of nutrition standards and special diet requirements Knowledge of occupational Health and Safety Standards Valid Food Handler’s Certificate Key Skills and

Competencies:

Ability to communicate in English, oral and written.

Work Environment:
Since the workplace involves working in resident/tenant member’s own homes, staff may be subjected to secondhand smoke while performing their job duties.

The following physical movements are required as part of the regular routines of the job:
Frequency:
Standing – ongoing daily Walking – ongoing daily Sitting – 1.5 hrs/day (breaks) Climbing – stairs to staff room and washroom Lifting (floor to waist) – twice/week – max.