Dietary Aid / Cook

Lion Healthcare; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lion Healthcare in Southampton is seeking a Dietary Aide / Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in accordance with dietary standards and infection control procedures.

Applicants must provide complete Ontario compliance documentation including VSC, TB test, COVID-19 and influenza vaccination proofs, food handling certificates, CPR/First Aid, WHMIS, WHSA, and government-issued ID. Opportunities span casual, part-time and full-time shifts across partner long-term care homes in the area.

Qualifications

• Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) issued within the last 6 months
• 2-Step TB Test issued within the last 6 months
• COVID-19 Vaccination Proof
• Influenza Vaccination Proof (current season)
• Food Handler Certificate
• Food Service Worker Certificate
• CPR and First Aid
• N95 Mask Fit Test
• WHMIS Certificate
• Worker Health & Safety Awareness (WHSA) Certificate
• Government-issued ID
• 3 Professional References

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary standards
• Follow food safety and infection control procedures
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation
• Support meal service and resident dining experience
• Work collaboratively with dietary and nursing teams

Job description

Dietary Aide / Cook

Location: Southampton

Pay Rate: 19-22 CAD/Hr

Job Type: Casual / Part-Time / Full-Time

IMPORTANT - Compliance Requirements

Due to Ontario Long-Term Care regulations, candidates must have the following documents before starting shifts.

Candidates who already have complete compliance documentation will be prioritized for upcoming shifts.

Required Compliance:

• Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) - issued within the last 6 months
• 2-Step TB Test - issued within the last 6 months
• COVID-19 Vaccination Proof
• Influenza Vaccination Proof (current season)
• Food Handler Certificate
• Food Service Worker Certificate
• CPR and 1st Aid
• N95 Mask Fit Test
• WHMIS Certificate
• Worker Health & Safety Awareness (WHSA) Certificate
• Government-issued ID
• 3 Professional References

Successful applicants will be added to our Talent Pool. When opportunities arise for full-time, part-time, or casual shifts at our partner's long-term care homes in your area, we will contact qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary standards
• Follow food safety and infection control procedures
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation
• Support meal service and resident dining experience
• Work collaboratively with dietary and nursing teams

What We Look For

• Compassion and respect for seniors
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliability and professionalism
• Ability to work independently
• Flexibility to work weekends when required
• Commitment to resident-centered care