Licensed Cook
Dietary Department
Job Posting: OPSEU 2024-361
Casual Position 

About the Organization

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes: Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

As well as being recognized as a "pace-setter" hospital for its unbroken string of balanced budgets, WPSHC's innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve. Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved 'point-of-service' for clients.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Food Services, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation of patient and cafeteria meals according to meal plans provided by the West Parry Sound Health Centre.

The hours of work are all shifts, including weekends.

About the Benefits

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive hourly salary of $27.39 to start. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) 
• 4% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of fringe benefits (12% if enrolled in HOOPP)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness Program & onsite gym 

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

More About You

You must have successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent to qualify for the role. You will also need to have:

• Enrollment in a Cook apprenticeship program with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities;
• Previous related experience in an institutional environment;
• A demonstrated ability to perform the duties of a cook;
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills;
• A demonstrated commitment to continuing education and to the establishment and maintenance of high standards of food preparation;
• A demonstrated knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures;
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references;
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of the West Parry Sound Health Centre: Compassion, Accountability, Rights and Responsibility, Excellence, and Safety. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Cook’s course and valid Cook’s license.

Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment. 

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West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.