Job Description

Division:

Long-Term Care




Job Status: Permanent Part Time




Number of Positions: 1




Hours of Work: As scheduled. Line 3




Wage Rate: $28.39 - $29.03 per hour




Posting Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025




Closing Date: Monday, October 20, 2025




Company Biography





The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.


Position Summary





Provide Elders, Outreach, Meals on Wheels, and staff with balanced nutritional meals and snacks by preparing a wide variety of food textures meat, vegetables, soups, and other food items in large quantities and ensuring menu consistency, portion control and inventory control. Train and guide other staff performing the same or related work.


Job Duties and Responsibilities





Food Preparation:


Review production schedule to determine quantity and prepare food according to menus, estimate ingredients and time requirements, meet special dietary needs and Ministry requirement

Slice, chop, mix, pulse, puree food items for sandwiches, salads, soups, etc.

Cook meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods

Prepare and bake regular and diet dessert items


Food Distribution:


Food items are assembled and distributed according to proper policy and procedures while maintaining quality assurance, and temperatures

Organize the hot and cold food for delivery to other food service areas such as outreach program, Meals on Wheels, and special luncheons on occasion

Prepare food and trays for catering orders

Test foods to ensure they are cooked to quality

Substitution on menu when menu items not available


Work Area:


Maintain clean work areas, utensils, equipment

Dispose of spoiled or unattractive food products and supplies

Wash dishes at pot sink to provide properly sanitized cooking equipment

Instruct and assist in daily functions of other employees performing related duties


General:


Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed

Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis


These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.



Supervision Requirements



Direct Supervision: Not applicable



Indirect: Not applicable



Functional Authority: Provide some direction to Dietary Aides and on emergency basis make routine changes.


Credentials Required





Minimum Formal Education


Food Handler's Training Program

Chef Training or Culinary Management diploma or certificate; OR

Red Seal Cook or Institutional Cook; OR:


Experience



In lieu of formal education, Institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality cooking experience that will allow the required duties of the position to be performed.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2917803
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Sarnia, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned