Cook (Part Time & Casual)

The IOOF has recently embarked on the largest capital project in the IOOF’s history, with the launch of a $1.2 million redevelopment campaign to expand the facility to a 226-bed long-term care home. This transformative revitalization will create 64 new long-term care beds and 66 upgraded beds, modern spaces, updated equipment, private rooms, and increased square footage.

The IOOF provides benefits to full and Part Time employees.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Culinary Management Program or Certification as a Cook and have Red Seal
• Safe Food Handling Certification and Smart Serve Certificate
• Grade twelve or equivalent;
• Two (2) years’ working experience cooking meals for large groups of people;
• An understanding of the Aging Process and how it applies to the dietary needs;
• Qualified knowledge of therapeutic diets;
• Good knowledge of Public Health sanitation methods in the handling of food;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Self motivated, organized and conscientious;

The IOOF Seniors Homes Inc. is committed to providing accommodation in the recruitment and selection process for job applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please advise when you are contacted for an interview/testing, so that a suitable accommodation can be arranged. (In compliance with AODA, 2005, Integrated Accessibility Standards 2011, Employment Standards).

If you require assistance in completing a job application due to a disability, please let us know.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Salary: From $22.90 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Cooking for large groups: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Red Seal or Culinary Management Diploma (required)
• Safe Food Handling Certification (required)
• Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person