Employment Status: Full-time Department: Nutrition and Food Services

- Pension - Dental Insurance - Disability Insurance - Health Insurance - Life Insurance

Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

COOK1

Department

Nutrition and Environmental Services

Salary

$30.8384 to $31.5491 per hour

As per CUPE LOCAL 822 Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Description

As part of the Nutrition and Environmental Services team, the cook is responsible for the preparation of a variety of food items for patients, visitors and staff in accordance with sanitary regulations. The cook will prepare food for patients that are on regular, modified or therapeutic diets.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many advantages to joining our team :

- 2 weeks paid vacation
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
- Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
- Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
- Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
- Relocation and accommodation packages and support
- Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!





Qualifications

- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum Assistant Cook Certification
- Minimum one year experience in institutional or commercial food handling and food preparation
- Ability to work in accordance with safe food handling practices
- Must be physically able to stand, reach, bend and lift on a regular basis
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform routine tasks (including but not limited to pot washing, dishes, sweeping, mopping, cleaning, food prep)
- Knowledge of WHMIS
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred
- Reliable attendance record
- We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position._
- LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles._
- We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation._

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