Job Description

About us

Knollcrest Lodge is a rewarding, supportive, and collaborative Long Term Care Home that prides itself on its quality of resident care for over 50 years. Rich in heritage, Knollcrest Lodge is well supported by its residents, families, friends, and staff who take great pride in calling Knollcrest home. We are a Long Term Care Home that boasts a high standard of care and customer service excellence where everyone can feel at Home. Our dedicated team is committed to preserving the dignity and respect of all with a genuine sense of compassion and well-being.

Your Opportunity!

Knollcrest Lodge is seeking to hire a

Part-Time Cook (30 hours/week)

to help support Knollcrest's Dietary Department. An option exists to pick up Dietary Aide hours in addition to the Part-Time Cook line.

We seek candidates who have a desire and passion for serving our people, and who have knowledge and understanding of Long Term Care Dietary Services.

As a member of the Knollcrest Food Services team, the Cook will follow established policies, procedures and standards. This position prepares and serves food for the residents, including the more complex meal preparation for the facility as required. As part of this dietary team, the Cook will ensure a focus on sound nutritional practices while following dietetic professional practice standards. The Cook is responsible for the production and service of high quality safe nutritious food.

Responsibilities include: Preparing food for residents in accordance with sanitation and safety regulations, the menu, and standardized recipes; assisting in the direction and training of staff involved with food preparation area and equipment; recommending changes to the menu, standardized recipes, and forecast from plate return and resident comments; documentation of substitutions made to menu in absence of Nutrition Manager.

We seek candidates who are looking for a meaningful, rewarding, and supportive work environment.

Ideal candidates should have experience working as a Cook or Dietary Aide in a health care or Long Term Care setting; and who have successfully completed a Safe Food Handlers certificate or program.

Applicants must be permanently eligible to work in Canada upon hire. Proof of eligibility may be required. Knollcrest is committed to offering accommodations to applicants with disabilities wherever possible. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at 519-595-8121.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $24.04 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Application question(s):

Are you permanently eligible to work in Canada
Work Location: In person