Temporary Full-time Cook

County of Elgin; Southwold; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% in lieu of benefits

4% vacation pay

OMERS Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible scheduling via app

Job summary

County of Elgin is seeking a Temporary Full-time Cook at Elgin Manor, a 90-bed long-term care facility near St. Thomas, Ontario. The Cook will prepare and present nutritious meals, ensuring high quality and sanitary practices in a collaborative dietary team.

Role requires culinary training and a Food Handling Certificate, with competitive pay under the collective agreement and benefits details described in the posting. Apply to join a caring team focused on resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Culinary management program or equivalent.
• Cook certification/chef training per Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
• Current Food Handling Certificate.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce all food served in Elgin Manor.
• Participate in menu presentation and plating quality.
• Maintain safe and sanitary food handling and work procedures.
• Keep accurate records and maintain a clean kitchen environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Passion for serving others

Education

Culinary management 프로그램

Cook certification / chef training

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Join the County of Elgin as a Temporary Full-time Cook at Elgin Manor!

Elgin Manor is a 90-bed long-term care facility situated in the Township of Southwold, just a few minutes outside of St. Thomas, Ontario. Each home area is equipped with recreation rooms, sitting areas, and television lounges to enhance programming, socialization, and visits from family and friends. Elgin Manor also features multiple outdoor garden patio areas and walkways in a tranquil rural setting, right in the heart of beautiful Elgin County.

Position Title:

Cook

Type:

Full-time, Temporary

Compensation:

$27.66 - $28.09/hour as per collective agreement

# of Vacancies:

1 existing vacancy

About the Role:

As a member of the dietary team, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and production of all food served in the Home. The Cook also participates in menu presentation as well as produces high quality, nutritious and appetizing food while maintaining safe and sanitary food handling and work procedures. Attention to detail is key, as you will keep accurate records while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment (knowing the proper procedures for operating and cleaning all equipment, utensils, work services, etc. used in food service areas).

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a culinary management program, Cook certification, or chef training meeting the requirements of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
• Current Food Handling Certificate
• A passion for serving others and providing quality care
• Excellent communication skills

What You Can Expect as an Employee:

• Competitive compensation + 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay, paid every pay.
• Offered enrollment in the OMERS Pension Plan (if enrolled, in lieu of benefits will reduce to 9%)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Flexible scheduling through the Staff Schedule Care app, including shift swapping and giveaways

Conditions of Employment:

• Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the County of Elgin.
• Satisfactory 2-step Tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

We thank all those that apply and appreciate your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.