PART-TIME COOK COMPETITION NO.: GM-2025-27

Corporation of the City of Timmins; Timmins; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Timmins is seeking a Part-Time Cook to prepare meals for 172 residents while adhering to public health standards. Candidates must have a minimum Grade 12 education, experience in institutional cooking, and relevant training such as Food Handler Certification. This position requires flexibility in scheduling and participation in a social care culture. Interested applicants must apply by December 19, 2025, via email.

Benefits

Pension Entitlement: Yes – Employer Matched Contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education required.
• Culinary management diploma or certificate is an asset.
• Successful completion of Food Handler Training is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, including therapeutic diets for 172 residents daily.
• Maintain required food temperature and quality documentation.
• Complete equipment maintenance and cleaning as needed.

Skills

Experience in quantity and institutional cooking

Knowledge of safe operation of dietary equipment

Ability to adhere to sanitation safety and quality assurance

Understanding of regular and therapeutic diets

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education

Culinary management diploma or certificate

Successful completion of Food Handler Training

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

PART-TIME COOK COMPETITION NO.: GM-2025-27

Posting Date: December 9, 2025
Closing Date: December 19, 2025
Department: Golden Manor
Hours per Week: May be scheduled up to 64 hours bi-weekly
Benefits Entitlement: No
Pension Entitlement: Yes – Employer Matched Contributions
Existing Position: Yes
Salary: $26.00 – $27.49 (2024)
Union: CUPE Local 1140

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for January 7, 2026. Further details (including time and location) will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Clinical Administrative Dietician, the Cook will prepare meals, including therapeutic diets and texture modifications, in accordance with Public Health and Ministry guidelines for 172 residents daily.
• Maintain required food temperature and quality documentation.
• Follow posted menu production sheets to prepare for the next meal service.
• Complete equipment maintenance and cleaning as needed.
• In the absence of the Clinical Administrative Dietician or the Nutrition Services Co‑ordinator be responsible for checking and receiving goods.
• Must be available to replace staff for call‑in shifts on short notice on weekends and stats.
• Support the care team in providing safe resident‑centered care within the scope of practice.
• Support and embrace a resident‑centred social culture.
• Participate and support the City of Timmins Continuous Improvement Program to foster a culture of operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education required.
• A chef training or culinary management diploma or certificate is an asset.
• Experience in quantity and institutional cooking an asset.
• Successful completion of Food Handler Training.
• Ability to adhere to department policies and procedures, including sanitation safety, Quality Assurance and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of safe operation of dietary equipment required.
• Knowledge and understanding of regular and therapeutic diets and standardized recipes.
• Current and clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening required.
• WHMIS Certificate required.
• Satisfactory documented attendance record.
• Ability to adhere to all infection prevention and control protocols and screening requirements.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, applications must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date of December 19, 2025.

Via Email: [e-mail]

The City of Timmins is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of how we conduct business. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.