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women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons. We are committed to providing
persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise

the Human Resources Department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.

**The Pines Long Term Care Home is currently recruiting for a**
**Cook**

**The Pines**

The Pines is located in Bracebridge, Ontario and is owned and operated by the District Municipality of
Muskoka. Being an employee of the District is an opportunity to work with ambitious teams where you can
learn, grow, and contribute while building a rewarding career. We have a strong focus on health & wellness,
and we are committed to creating and promoting respect, diversity, accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.

The Pines has been serving seniors with care and dignity in our community since September 1961. Our cozy
and comfortable home encompasses five resident home areas (one secure) and has four wonderful courtyards
with plenty of outdoor spaces to roam about. Watch the Pines video to learn more.

**The Opportunity**

Reporting to the Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation of high quality food for the residents
of the Pines and their guests in a safe and sanitary manner based on legislative requirements.

**What You Will Do**:

- Prepare food and nourishments following

standardized recipes and production sheets,
providing for prescribed diets and ensuring that
meals are served on time, at appropriate
temperatures and in portion controlled quantities
- Review regular and therapeutic menus and set-up

equipment and supplies for food preparation
- In the absence of the manager, determine and

record menu changes as necessary
- Monitor quality and quantity of food supplies

ordered, proper operation of kitchen equipment,
alert manager of potential problems and
recommend corrective action

**What You Will Need**:

- Institutional Cook training or culinary management

certificate/diploma from a program that meets
requirements of OLTCH Act (1 year) combined
with apprenticeship hours acquired on-the-job
(approx. 4000 hours)
- Or, Culinary Management or equivalent 2 year

community college certification that meets the
requirements of the OLTCH Act with 6 to 12
months previous experience &/or on the job
training
- Completion of a Food Handler Training program

and maintenance of this qualification required
- “Red Seal” certification preferred

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**What We Are Offering**

This is an
**Open Recruitment Opportunity** at the District, meaning we are always accepting resumes to be
considered for all statuses as needed, which may include: Permanent or Temporary, Full-Time, Part-Time, and
Casual. The hourly compensation range for this role is
**$21.61 - $23.90**. The District is also proud to offer the
following benefits to our permanent employees:

- Work-life flexibility
- Perks & Discounts
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Vacation
- OMERS Pension
- Health Benefits
- Paid Leaves
- Fostering & Fun Environment
- Professional Development
- Education Opportunities

**The Next Step
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and

values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), please submit your resume.

**APPLY NOW.** Visit our careers page for other opportunities.

**Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?**

If you are excited about this role but you don’t meet all the outlined qualifications, we encourage you to apply