Line Cook Ken's Diner

Position: Line Cook (Full-Time) - Ken's Diner
About Us:
Ken’s Diner is a 1950s‑inspired eatery located in the heart of Schonsee and operated by Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities. Serving both the public and our Lifestyle Options – Schonsee community, we take pride in using fresh, high‑quality ingredients and offering nutritious daily specials alongside timeless diner classics that appeal to guests of all ages.

The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a Line Cook to join our Ken’s Diner team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will prepare high‑quality food efficiently and safely in a fast‑paced kitchen while staying organized, collaborating with the team, and maintaining a strong tolerance for heat.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare hot and cold dishes with care, consistency, and great presentation.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and standards set by the Head Chef.
• Keep your station clean, safe, and well‑organized.
• Create meals tailored to residents with allergies or dietary needs.
• Store, label, and rotate food properly to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.

Qualifications
:

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen (required).
• Basic Food Safety (required).
• Strong written and verbal English skills to effectively communicate with all residents, visitors and at all levels within the organization (required).
• Formal training in a culinary program considered an asset.
• Experience cooking for seniors as an asset.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package and a flexible health spending account.
• Company-matched RRSP program.
• Personal time off (PTO) days.
• Clear pathways for advancement and professional development.

We’d love to work with you—join the Lifestyle Options team today.