POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Cook/Dietary Aide is responsible for food preparation and cooking of meals, according to the menu, and determining alternate menu items for therapeutic diets, shortages and resident preference. This position will prepare food and sort, utilize, discard and/or store leftovers according to HACCP. Dishing up meals, pot washing and work area clean-up are also duties of this position. The Dietary Aide will also be responsible for serving beverages, removing and cleaning soiled dishes. In addition, the Dietary Aide position will assist with putting away the grocery order, ensuring par stock of the serveries, nourishment carts and room, rotating stock, and restocking the vending machines.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have Grade 12, able to read & write fluently in English
Two years related experience in Hospital and/or LTC
Must be able to work with minimum supervision and independently
Understanding of basic principles of cleaning procedures
Successful completion of the Food Service Worker Program within 3 years from date of hire
Food Handlers Certificate
Able to communicate effectively with other departments, residents, family members, patients





Preference will be given to those candidates that possess one of the following qualifications -
Chef training or Culinary Management diploma or certificate granted by an Ontario College or Private Career College or;
Diploma or Certificate from another jurisdiction and has a set of skills that the employer feels is equivalent to above or;
Certificate of Qualification as a Cook or Institutional Cook

In addition, the successful candidate must be available to work day, evening and night shifts, along with weekends and statutory holidays. An ability to attend work on a consistent basis is also a requirement.

HHHS uses AI-enabled tools to sort applications based on job-related criteria.

Haliburton Highlands Health Services thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are contacted by HHHS regarding a job prospect or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Pay: $25.95-$29.46 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook/dietary Aide Haliburton County
🏢 Haliburton Highlands Health Services
📍 Haliburton County