Cook (PPT) (SEIU 5.26) (Up to 2)

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.

As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.

As a Cook at Norview Lodge, you’ll prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs, ensuring a safe and enjoyable dining experience. Your work will directly support resident health, well‑being, and quality of life within a collaborative care environment.

Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direction to dietary staff in the absence of the Supervisor
• In consultation with Nutritional Services Supervisor, reviews menus, cooking schedules, modified diet preparation, use of leftovers, etc.
• Estimates food needs and requisitions supplies, suggests menu or recipe changes, check stock and be aware of any shortages that might result in a change of menu
• Cook food according to the standard recipes and portion servings as per menu combinations as well as specific resident meal plans
• Refer to menu and assist in preparing a list of products that need to be ordered
• Inspect food including meats in storage, refrigerators, and freezers
• Direct the sanitary maintenance of storage rooms, units, stoves, work tables and equipment
• To participate as a team member in providing Resident centered care and service
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation, including compliance with Public Health standards and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regulations
• Participate in in-service educational opportunities
• Maintain an awareness (at all times) of emergency procedures; participate in drills and associated educational opportunities
• To be aware of and comply with all Corporate and facility policies and procedures
• Adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routine and additional practices as required
• Orientate new staff and student placements as required
• Confidentiality is of extreme importance and must always be maintained
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
• Chef Training or Culinary Management Diploma or Certificate by a College established under the Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Act
• Must maintain current Food Handlers’ Certification (as per Public Health)
• Previous relevant experience in a long term care setting preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Resident and customer service focus
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Familiarity with operation of telephone system and institutional kitchen equipment
• Must be committed to a common purpose, performance goals and approach
• Creativity in the plating and preparation/ presentation of attractive and appetizing meals
• Commitment to quality food production and service and on-going quality monitoring and improvement
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Benefits

Posting #: SEIU 5.26

Position: Cook

Position Code: 7NLCOO

Status: Permanent Part Time

Number of Vacancies: up to 2

Employee Group: SEIU Local 1

Wage: $27.479 - $28.688 per hour ($1 less per hour for probationary period) (2024 rate)

Hours Worked per Week: up to 24

Division: Emergency and Social Services

Department: Norview Lodge

Reports to: Supervisor, Nutritional Services

Location: Simcoe, ON

Posting Period: May 13, 2026 - May 27, 2026

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