Food Service Worker/Cook (Repost)

WHY WORK AT WOODINGFORD:

Woodingford Lodge is an exceptional place to live and work, and we are currently recruiting for team members who want a rewarding career and to make a difference in their community and in the lives of others. We are a Long Term Care Home that is municipally owned and operated by Oxford County. We have three locations in Southwest Ontario, and are well known in the community for our dedicated team providing compassionate and respectful resident-centered care. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Shift premiums (for afternoons, nights, and weekends) + scheduled wage progression
• Paid breaks including lunch during an 8 hour shift
• Unlimited shift switches
• Schedule provided 6 weeks in advance through electronic scheduling software
• Confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Majority of shifts are 8 hours
• Course and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to participate in or transfer pension plans from OMERS and HOOPP. OMERS is a defined pension plan that is comparable to HOOPP.

MAIN DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Nutritional Services:

• FSW: Helps prepare and serve food and beverages in accordance with the resident's diet requirements at meal times, sets and clears dining rooms, is responsible for the washing of all dishes, silverware, pots and pans, the preparation of vegetables and assisting with serving in dining rooms. Performs all duties in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and value statements.
•  Cook: Prepares food for three meals per day for all residents and assumes some duties of the Supervisor of Food Services in their absence. Prepares, cooks, bakes and serves a variety of food from a planned menu and gives direction to staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• FSW: Ability to understand both written and verbal communication, good interpersonal skills, and skilled in
  the use of personal computers and related software applications. Food Service Worker certificate is an
  asset. Will consider experience in institutional healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality settings.
• Cook: Must have Institutional, Healthcare or Restaurant cooking experience. Culinary Management, Chef training or Red Seal preferred.
• Must have current Food Handler certificate.

Please note that vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement as a condition of employment, subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason may be considered, including whether a medical reason is permanent or time-limited.

MORE INFORMATION:

• For detailed information regarding this position, download the Job Profiles:
  • Food Service Worker.
  • Cook

Posting Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM

TO APPLY:

Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email. Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.