Cook

**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 thatmeals are served on time, at appropriatetemperatures 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

**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.**

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

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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $21.61-$23.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person