Cook
Please Note: This job is located in Wingham ON
Minimal Qualifications Required:
Formal:
- Successful completion of Chef/Cook certification from a recognized college is preferred.
- Current Food Handler Certificate
Experience:
- Previous experience in institutional food service, preferably long-term care setting—minimum of 2 years preferred.
Personal:
- Effective active listening skills
- Effective written and oral communications skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Policies & Procedures - demonstrates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
- Be able to tolerate periods of standing or walking.
- Be able to lift 30 lbs.
Rewards/Perks:
- Gift Card Incentive program.
- Pension/ Benefits for FT time
- Uniform Allowance
- Continuous education and upskilling opportunities
Duties include (but are not limited to):
- Prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of food following therapeutic diets according to planned menus for residents and guests (as required);
- Reviews menus before preparing meals and prepares and serves them properly and attractively;
- Ensures use of proper food handling techniques;
- In consultation with Nutrition Manager and/or designate, makes menu substitutions as necessary and records these in the designated place(s).
- Meets time schedule for service of meals and nourishments;
- Follows daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus
- Assists in converting recipes to different quantities and preparing/following daily production charts;
- Dates, labels, and stores food properly;
- Participates actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme day meals;
- Assists in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies;
- Assists in serving meals, following resident's diet and food preferences using proper serving utensils and portion sizes.
- Participates actively in any department/facility committees as requested;
- Completes all necessary documentation (food and refrigeration temperatures, dish machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes) as assigned;
- Alerts the Nutrition Manger and/or designate to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.
- Promotes a positive team spirit within the department;
- Assists in the orientation and training of new dietary employees;
- Attends department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other required training sessions;
- Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents;
- Wears personal protective equipment as designated;
- Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles;
- Maintains a sound working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities during all emergency situations when working different shifts.
- Communicates and cooperates with residents and their families;
- Performs dining room rounds at mealtimes to ensure resident meal satisfaction;
- Other duties as assigned
Profile:
Braemar Retirement Centre (MacGowan Nursing Home) is an accredited 69 bed licensed Long Term Care facility located in Wingham, Ontario. Braemar is a proud RNAO Best Practice Spotlight organization and a DementiAbility certified home who aims to provide a collaborative, person-centered environment for staff and residents alike.
Accessibility and Commitment to Accessibility for Staff and Residents at Braemar Retirement Centre
At Braemar Retirement Centre, accessibility is at the heart of how we care for residents, support staff, and welcome families and visitors. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and barrier-free environment by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers for people with disabilities—including residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Guided by the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity, and in alignment with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we strive to ensure that all services, supports, and employment practices are fully accessible and inclusive.
Accessibility in the Workplace
Accessibility is not just about physical spaces—it’s also about workplace culture and practices. At Braemar Retirement Centre:
- We recognize that staff with disabilities deserve the same respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment as residents.
- We are committed to meeting AODA accessibility standards in employment, ensuring that hiring, onboarding, and day-to-day work practices support all employees.
- We provide accommodations upon request during recruitment, hiring, and throughout employment.
- Staff are encouraged to communicate any accessibility needs so we can make the appropriate adjustments to foster an inclusive work environment.
Inclusive Hiring Practices
As an equal opportunity employer, Braemar Retirement Centre encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including:
- Persons with visible and invisible disabilities
- Indigenous peoples
- Members of racialized communities
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Newcomers to Canada
We are committed to fair, accessible, and inclusive hiring processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment or employment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $25.50 per hour
Application question(s):
- How many years experience do you have cooking?
- Are you able to commute/ willing to relocate to Wingham ON?
- Do you have COVID-19 vaccines?
- Do you have a valid Safe Food Handing Certificate?
Work Location: In person
