Cook - Casual - Brucelea Haven LTC - Walkerton ON

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Job summary

Join a caring community as a Casual Cook at a long-term care home, where you will prepare nutritious meals for residents. This role is vital in ensuring that the elderly receive quality care and delicious food in a respectful manner. You will be part of a supportive team, working flexible hours including weekends and shifts, while contributing to a positive living environment for those in need. With a competitive starting wage and additional benefits like a signing bonus and employee assistance programs, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a rewarding career in the culinary field.

Benefits

$1000 signing bonus

Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts

Health & Safety Program

Workplace Mental Health Program

Qualifications

• Must have a Safe Food Handlers Certificate and a High School Diploma.
• Experience in a long-term care setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare safe, nutritious, and appealing meals for residents.
• Work independently and maintain a pleasant environment.

Skills

Good physical condition

Ability to lift approx 40lbs

Independent work

Caring for the elderly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Safe Food Handlers Certificate

Culinary management diploma or certificate

Job description

Cook - Casual - Brucelea Haven LTC - Walkerton ON

About the County

"Bold and beautiful Bruce County ... a healthy, caring community of prosperity and innovation."

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful rural community of Walkerton is Brucelea Haven, a home for 144 residents. Alongside the picturesque Colpoys Bay in Wiarton 100 residents call Gateway Haven Home. Both homes were built in 2003, replacing existing Homes for the Aged, thereby continuing a tradition of quality care in Bruce County.

The success of the operation of both homes is built on the foundation that this is a true ‘home’ for all its Residents. Home is a place where residents may live with dignity and in security, safety, and comfort and have their physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural needs adequately met. This strong foundational belief is encompassed and supported by the legislation and regulations highlighted in “The Residents’ Rights” and “The Long Term Care Homes Act 2007.”

Both Gateway Haven and Brucelea Haven operate as municipal homes, and the not-for-profit structure allows for a level of care that is of exceptional quality while also being transparent in operation and accountability.

About the Job

The County of Bruce is seeking applications for a Casual Cook at Brucelea Haven Long-Term Care Home in Walkerton, Ontario. Reporting to the Dietary Services Manager, this position is key to the facility, preparing safe, nutritious, and appealing meals to the residents of the home in a pleasant and respectful manner. Weekend and shift work is required.

Salary & Benefits

The starting wage for the Cook is $27.83 and a percentage in lieu of benefits and vacations, as well as weekend, evening, and night shift premiums where applicable.

Benefits:

• $1000 signing bonus for eligible applicants
• Referral program for eligible applicants
• Employee Assistance Program, Discounts

Health, Safety & Wellness:

• Health & Safety Program
• Workplace Mental Health Program
• Health & Wellness Committee Activities
• Winter Loan Program

Requirements

- Good physical condition
- Able to lift approx 40lbs
- Able to work independently
- Genuinely interested in caring for the elderly
- High School Diploma, or equivalent
- Safe Food Handlers Certificate
- Chef or culinary management diploma or certificate, or a certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook, meeting the qualifications as set out in Reg.79/10 Section 76
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- TB 2 Step Skin Test

Assets:
- Experience in a long-term care setting

Privacy

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.

Additional Information

The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.