Food Preparation Worker/Assistant Cook

Oneida Nation of The Thames; Southwold; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Oneida Nation of the Thames and Standing Stone School in Ontario are seeking a Food Preparation Worker/Assistant Cook to support a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack program for about 190 students. You will work with an established team to ensure healthy meals each school day and report to the Principal.

The role emphasizes safety and documentation, with responsibilities including tracking participation and engaging parents to boost program impact, within a 10-month, part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Food Services is considered an asset.
• Valid Safe Food Handling certification is required.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for approximately 190 students each school day.
• Collaborate with the established team to support breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• Track daily statistics and identify opportunities to increase participation and parent involvement.
• Adhere to the Standing Stone School personnel policies and report to the Principal.

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma in Food Services

Safe Food Handling certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Position

Food Preparation Worker/Assistant Cook

Term

Permanent Part-Time, 10-month position, September to June (inclusive)

Division

Life Long Learning

Salary

$19.25 per hour to start

Hours

27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.

Posting Date

September 16,2026

Closing Date

September 30,2026 at 4:30p.m.

Job Summary

Oneida Nation of the Thames is a First Nation Settlement located near the City of London, Ontario. Standing Stone School offers FDK through Grade 6 programming for approximately 190 students. The Food Preparation Worker/Assistant Cook will work closely with the established team to ensure that each student at Standing Stone School has access to healthy food every school day, promoting a positive and healthy start. The program will provide approximately 190 students with a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack. The programs effectiveness will be regularly evaluated, focusing on immediate benefits such as improved attendance, reduced behavioral and attention issues, enhanced overall health, and increased success in school. This position will also assist in tracking daily statistics, identifying opportunities to improve participation, and increase parental involvement. This position will adhere to the Personnel Policy for Standing Stone School and will report directly to the Principal.

Education

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Food Services is considered an asset.
• Valid Safe Food Handling certification is required.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification is required.

Experience

• At least one year of work experience in food services.

Mandatory Documentation With Application

• A cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above must be included with your application.
• Resume

Requirements Prior To Starting Employment

• The successful candidate must submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
• The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Eligibility and Diversity

• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

Contact

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email [e-mail].