Cook (Temporary Part-Time)

Halton Region; Milton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Region is seeking a Cook to maintain a sanitary kitchen and prepareFood according to Public Health and Long-Term Care standards at Allendale Long Term Care Facility, Milton. The role requires strong teamwork and adherence to safety and nutrition guidelines, with a focus on quality service for residents.

Responsibilities include food purchasing, following standardized recipes, maintaining records, and coordinating with the team to ensure timely production and proper chilling of products.

Qualifications

• Chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate; a qualification as Cook or related diploma is required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in quantity food preparation.
• Ability to operate quantity food production equipment and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sanitary kitchen and prepares food according to standards.
• Purchases for production kitchen with budget focus.
• Ensures food safety, labeling, and quality control.
• Organizes deliveries and coordinates with team to meet chill schedule.
• Completes inventory and stock rotation.

Skills

Chef training

Two years experience

Food production knowledge

Teamwork

Compliance knowledge

MS Office

Education

Chef training or culinary management diploma

Post-secondary diploma in Food and Nutrition management or degree

Tools

MS Office

CBORD Food Service Suite

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Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

We are proud to operate three non-profit long-term care homes where our employees make a meaningful contribution on the lives of the residents by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also recognized as a Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight organization.

You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.

To be considered for interview, you must have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed by your local municipal police within the last 6 months or proof of application.

Posting ID: 5442
Department: Social & Community Services
Division: Services For Seniors
Pay Range: $27.40 - $28.94 /hour
Job Type: Temporary < 1 year
Contract Duration: Up to 6 months
Hours of Work: up to 20 hours per week (Days, 0700 - 1500)
Work Location: Allendale Long Term Care Facility - 185 Ontario Street, Milton
Employee Group: OPSEU LTC
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: August 13, 2026
Application Deadline: August 27, 2026

Applicants within the bargaining unit will be provided first consideration.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Production Kitchen Supervisor, Nutrition Services, the Cook maintains a sanitary kitchen and prepares food according to standards set out by Public Health and the Ministry of Long-Term Care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes food purchasing for the production kitchen with emphasis on budget, food quality, safety and waste.
• Prepares and handles food according to standardized recipes, ensuring food quality, safety and quantity.
• Safely and efficiently chills cooked chilled product so that production is completed in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to ensure fellow employees, residents and outside clients stay healthy and injury free.
• Checks ingredient quality throughout the receiving and the production of food.
• Follows best practices for receiving goods, food storage and food safety.
• Documents all information required to assess food temperature chill time and food quality.
• Ensures that all products are labeled with appropriate expiry date.
• Prioritizes and co-ordinates duties with other team members to ensure that all product is produced and chilled as per chill schedule.
• Reports to the team and Supervisor any quality issues or perceived quality issues in a timely manner, ensure resolution and appropriate follow-up.
• Completes inventory. Keeps stock to a minimum and implements stock rotation.
• Organizes deliveries and follows through with product issues that arise with suppliers.
• Weighs up standardized recipe items.
• Participates with the team in development of new recipes and products.
• Demonstrates respect for clients and fellow employees in all matters.
• Promotes teamwork by providing input to the decision-making process governing day-to-day operations, thus preventing delays in providing quality service and products to Villages of Halton residents and off-site clients.
• Acts in the role of lead hand during Supervisor’s absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate granted by a recognized college and a certificate of qualification as Cook or a post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or a post-secondary d egree in Food and Nutrition
• Minimum of two years’ experience in quantity food preparation.
• Ability to operate quantity food production equipment, organize and maintain all food production records and procedures.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and customer service skills.
• An understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Long Term Care.
• Have the ability to maintain all food production and purchasing records and demonstrated ability to use MS Office software applications.

Preferred

• Knowledge of cook chill food production and experience working with nutritional management software and CBORD Food Service Suite software

Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions

• The incumbent must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the position including lifting approximately 50 lbs., pushing, pulling, and moving heavy materials, equipment and boxes.

Employment Conditions

• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment.
• Current(obtained within the past six (6) months) two-step tuberculosis test orQuanti-FERON-TB Gold plus testby thefirst day of employment.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions.