Cook - Casual - Brucelea Haven LTC - Walkerton ON

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Job summary

The County of Bruce is seeking a Casual Cook for Brucelea Haven Long-Term Care Home in Walkerton, Ontario. This role involves preparing meals for residents in a respectful manner, with a starting wage of $27.83 per hour and additional benefits including a signing bonus and health programs.

Benefits

1000 signing bonus for eligible applicants

Referral program for eligible applicants

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts

Health & Safety Program

Workplace Mental Health Program

Health & Wellness Committee Activities

Winter Loan Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care setting is an asset.
• TB 2 Step Skin Test required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare safe, nutritious, and appealing meals for residents.
• Work under the Dietary Services Manager.
• Weekend and shift work required.

Skills

Good physical condition

Ability to lift approx 40lbs

Ability to work independently

Genuinely interested in caring for the elderly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Safe Food Handlers Certificate

Chef or culinary management diploma or certificate

Certificate of qualification in the trade of Cook or Institutional Cook

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
• 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.