Licensed Cook, Regular Part-Time, Dietary

West-Parry-Sound-Health-Centre-; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Vacation pay 4%

EFAP

Wellness Program

On-site gym

Job summary

West Parry Sound Health Centre in Parry Sound, Ontario, is seeking a Licensed Cook for a regular part-time role in the Dietary Department. You will prepare patient and cafeteria meals according to meal plans and work a variety of shifts, including weekends.

The organization offers HOOPP, 4% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of fringe benefits, EFAP, wellness program and on-site gym. Requires Grade 12 and enrollment in Cook apprenticeship, prior institutional experience, and adherence to food

Qualifications

• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Cook apprenticeship program with the Ministry.
• Previous experience in an institutional environment preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and cafeteria meals according to meal plans.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of food preparation and service.

Skills

Grade 12

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Cook apprenticeship enrollment

Cook license or course (preferred)

Job description

Job No:EXT2026251

Location:Parry Sound

Licensed Cook
Dietary Department
Job Posting: OPSEU 2026-250
Regular Part-Time Position

About the Organization

Located on the coast ofbeautiful Georgian Bay, our facilityboaststhe best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes: Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit ourwebsite .

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Food Services, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation of patient and cafeteria meals according to meal plans provided by the West Parry Sound Health Centre.

The hours of work are all shifts, including weekends.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

About the Benefits

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive hourly salary of $29.06 to start. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)


• 4% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of fringe benefits (12% if enrolled in HOOPP)


• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)


• Wellness Program &onsite gym

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization , using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

More About You

You must have successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent to qualify for the role. You will also need to have:

• Enrollment in a Cook apprenticeship program with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities;


• Previous related experience in an institutional environment;


• A demonstrated ability to perform the duties of a cook;


• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills;


• A demonstrated commitment to continuing education and to the establishment and maintenance of high standards of food preparation;


• A demonstrated knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures;


• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references;


• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of the West Parry Sound Health Centre: Compassion, Accountability, Rights and Responsibility, Excellence, and Safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Cook’s course and valid Cook’s license.

Please note:For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). Allincumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

About Parry Sound

Parry Sound is a beautiful town, located on the shores of an inland “ocean”, Georgian Bay. The area boasts many beautiful beaches, parks and trails. It is ideally situated just off highway 400, in the Southermost part of Northern Ontario.This charming waterfront town is within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and home to 6,500 residents in the town itself, and over 14,000 in the immediate area. In summer, the population grows to nearly 100,000 people with seasonal residents, making for a very interesting dynamic!The area boasts several Provincial Parks and unlimited water for boating, canoeing/kayaking, fishing and things to do.In the winter, Parry Sound has a thriving snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing and snowshoeing industry. The lakes generally freeze by January, and snow abounds in the area!In the summer the area swells with cottagers and visitors, who have discovered the beauty and hospitality of the region.

West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.