Journeyman/woman Cook

_**Dykeland Lodge**_ is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.

**Type of Employment**: Permanent, Part-time Cook 0.9 position

**We would love to hear from you if you have the following**:

- Must have a Valid Journeyman Chef License with Inter-Provincial Red Seal or be working towards completing Journeyman papers
- Valid Food Handlers Course (Advanced Certification an asset)
- At least one year experience cooking in a Long-Term Care/Residential Care setting will be considered an asset
- Have an understanding, promote and practice resident-centered care
- Plan and prepare meals according to established standards, procedures, recipes and menus, including preparing special meals to meet appropriate therapeutic menu modifications as needed
- Follow proper sanitation procedures in the handling, preparation and distribution of food
- Demonstrated planning, organizational, prioritization and time management skills
- Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation and ability to work independently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of residents, staff, family and volunteers
- Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety and ethical practice
- Demonstrated commitment to on-going learning and professional development
- Physically capable to perform the duties of the position including, but not limited to:

- Ability to lift/push 35lbs
- Ability to withstand the demands of walking, standing, lifting and bending for the majority of the workday
- Demonstrated record of attending scheduled shifts on consistent basis
- Demonstrated regular attendance in current and past employment
- Available to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays and call-ins

**Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.**

**Compensation and Incentives**
- **Salary: $ 20.00- $22.36/hour**:

- **Hours of Work: 0600-1730 hrs**:

- Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility, currently in the planning stage
- Free Parking
- Compensation package
- including medical, dental, LTD and pension
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Orientation
- Referral/Incentive Program
- A supportive work environment and a strong leadership team
- "Kudos" Internal Recognition Program
- Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQs, Holiday Party, Potlucks, Professional Week Celebrations, etc)
- Fun Days/Social committee
- Free access to current e-learning through SURGE and opportunities to take part in job related training and development, such as The Working Mind, Art of Resilience, GPA, PACE
- Conveniently Located 25 minutes from Sackville/Bedford/Wolfville area
- Green Space
- We promote from within

**Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.**

**As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Dykeland Lodge requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 36 per week

**Salary**: $20.00-$22.36 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person