Temporary Full-time Cook

County of Elgin; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% in lieu of benefits

4% vacation pay

OMERS Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program (Homewood)

Flexible scheduling via Staff Schedule

Job summary

The County of Elgin seeks a Temporary Full-time Cook for Elgin Manor, a 90-bed long-term care facility near St. Thomas, Ontario. You’ll join the dietary team to prepare meals, present menus, and ensure food quality in a safe, sanitary setting.

Qualified candidates have a culinary management program or Cook certification, a current Food Handling Certificate, and strong communication skills. Benefits include OMERS pension, EAP, and flexible scheduling via the Staff Schedule Care app.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce all food served in the Home.
• Participate in menu presentation and produce high quality, nutritious and appetizing food.
• Maintain safe and sanitary food handling and work procedures.
• Keep accurate records while maintaining a safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Passion for serving others

Education

Culinary management program / Cook certification / chef training (Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021)

Current 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.