Food Service Worker - Casual - Brucelea Haven LTC - Walkerton ON

Avanti Software Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Food Service Workers for a long-term care home in Walkerton, Ontario. This role is vital in ensuring residents receive quality meals in a pleasant atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have a passion for elder care and possess strong communication skills. Join a team committed to making a meaningful difference in the community while enjoying competitive wages and a supportive work environment. With opportunities for professional development and employee recognition, this position offers a chance to grow your career while contributing to the well-being of the elderly.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Vacation Pay

OMERS Pension

Signing Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Completion of Safe Food Handling Certification required.
• Experience in food service, preferably institutional, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to residents in a respectful manner.
• Work weekends and shifts as required.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Food Handling

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Food Service Worker Certificate

Job description

Food Service Worker - Casual - Brucelea Haven LTC - Walkerton ON

Who We Are

Welcome to Bruce County, where excellence, opportunity, and exploration come together amidst the natural beauty of Southwestern Ontario. Our community thrives in stunning landscapes, from tranquil rivers and iconic lighthouses to bright starry skies. Home to nearly 75,000 residents in predominantly rural communities, Bruce County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big opportunities. Bruce County is a place where you can work, live, and explore to no end.

Guided by our vision of being a welcoming, thriving community committed to the well-being of current and future generations, Bruce County fosters innovation, sustainable growth, and collaboration. As an upper-tier municipality, Bruce County provides essential services that shape the daily lives of our residents across 12 towns and communities. Our responsibilities include housing, childcare, Ontario Works, infrastructure, paramedic services, and long-term care homes, as well as cultural and recreational programs through our libraries and museum. In everything we do, we uphold our core values: excellence, welcoming community, good governance, environmental stewardship, and financial sustainability.

As one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers, joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of public servants committed to making a meaningful difference. At Bruce County, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career, contribute to impactful solutions, and help shape a sustainable future—all while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle this remarkable region offers.

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Current enrollment, or completion of the Food Service Worker Certificate
• Safe Food Handling Certification
• Food service experience, preferably in an institutional setting, is preferred.

Skills & Abilities
• Mature, reliable and able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work within a team environment
• Genuine interest in the well-being of the elderly
• Demonstrated patience, adaptability and flexibility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Clear criminal background check including vulnerable sector screening
• Two-step TB skin test

What We Offer

• Competitive Wages: $25.74 per hour
• Percentage in lieu of benefits
• Vacation pay
• OMERS pension with equal employer match
• $1000 Signing Bonus
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs

This position is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the collective agreement between UNIFOR and the County of Bruce.

Join Us!

Your Career, Our Community: Let’s build a Welcoming and Sustainable Bruce County Together!

We are dedicated to fostering an equitable, accessible, and welcome environment where all individuals feel valued and supported. Bruce County provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates, including those with disabilities, and ensuring that our recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes are barrier free and fully accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].

The successful candidate for this opportunity will be chosen based on their relevant education, experience, knowledge, and skills, as well as a competency-based interview and formal background reference checks. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.