Cook (Part-time Permanent, 0.70 FTE)

Kenora, ON

Description

The Cook 1 is responsible for preparing high-quality meals for clients and visitors, ensuring compliance with both regular and special dietary requirements. Upholding strict sanitation standards in line with the Sanitation Code. Additionally, they inspect and taste food to guarantee its quality.

Beyond culinary duties, the Cook 1 plays an essential role in educating residents on nutrition and kitchen hygiene, fostering the development of life skills. This role includes participation in our Quality Assurance Program, contributing to menu enhancements, and assisting with the purchasing and utilization of supplies.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
• A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent
• Safe Food Handlers course
• Culinary Skills Certificate, or demonstrated previous experience in a food preparation environment
• At least one year experience in institutional or commercial food handling and food preparation
• Effective interpersonal/communication skills appropriate to dealing tactfully and sensitively with clients, staff and other professionals of the Centre
• Knowledge of nutrition and food preparation/handling with the ability to engage in client education
• Knowledge of WHIMIS
• Must be physically able to stand for extended periods, and reach, bend and lift repetitively
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred
• Class G drivers license with access to a personal reliable vehicle, must be able to travel to various work locations
• Knowledge of the Ojibway language and culture would be an asset
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.