The Opportunity
Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring comfort and joy to others? As a Prep Cook at Chartwell, you’ll play an important role in preparing meals that make our residents feel at home. By supporting the kitchen team with meal preparation, food safety, and cleanliness, you’ll help provide a dining experience that nourishes both body and spirit.
What You’ll Do
Help prepare and cook meals that meet residents’ dietary needs
Wash, chop, and prepare ingredients like meats, vegetables, and salads
Keep the kitchen clean and organized, including dishes and work surfaces
Support special event food preparation to highlight Chartwell’s hospitality
Follow safe food handling, health, and safety practices, and store supplies properly
Receive and store food and supplies, while completing daily temperature checks for fridges, freezers, and storerooms
What You’ll Bring
1–2 years of experience in a volume food preparation environment, ideally in retirement, long-term care, or hospitality
High school graduate or equivalent education
Food Safe Level 1 certificate (Level 2 preferred)
Strong organizational skills and ability to work under time constraints
Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and attention to detail
Team player with strong customer service and clear communication skills
What We Offer
A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents
Additional Requirements
Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Physical ability to stand for long periods, bend, lift, push, and carry items during meal preparation and service
Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment
Preparedness to respond to emergency situations in accordance with residence protocols
Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required
At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.
Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448.
Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
At Chartwell Retirement Residences, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.
Chez Chartwell résidences pour retraités, nous sommes dédiés au MIEUX-ÊTRE de nos résidents, de leurs proches et de nos employés. Rejoignez une équipe exceptionnelle et diversifiée de gens inspirants, qui ont à cœur d’offrir des expériences personnalisées, fondées sur des relations chaleureuses et humaines, à tous ceux et celles qui vivent et travaillent dans nos résidences.
