Idlewyld Manor is currently seeking a Part-Time Cook to join their team!

Idlewyld Manor is an accredited, non-profit charitable long-term care facility with 192 beds and situated on Hamilton’s west mountain. Our facility sits on a picturesque 13-acre corner lot surrounded by trees and lush gardens and is steeped in a rich history of community service of over 150 years.

Idlewyld Manor is also a part of Thrive Group: providing a spectrum of integrated services to support and care for individuals to live as independently as possible and by bringing together like-minded organizations.

Are you looking for a job with an organization that values a strong workplace culture?  By joining Idlewyld, you’ll be joining an organization that is:

• Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada (2024)
• Named on the Best Workplaces for Giving Back list (2023)

Interested in bringing your talent to our team? Here is what we offer:

• Competitive wages 
• Ongoing opportunities for education, training, development and growth
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• $500 signing bonus

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Food Service Manager and/or Assistant Food Service Manager, the Cook is responsible for the safe preparation and service of all foods for Residents, Visitors, and Staff at Idlewyld Manor.  The Cook uses standardized recipes, maintains portion control and follows production sheets determining appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements.  The incumbent is responsible for safe food handling practices and for proper sanitation in keeping with Ontario Regulation 243/84 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.  The position involves walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying and moving through areas of the department where the temperature may vary.

Requirements:    

• Two + years of experience in institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality cooking.  A Cook diploma from an approved college and/or have the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Classification is beneficial.
• Must possess or be able to obtain the Food Handlers Certificate as offered by Public Health Services within 60 days of employment and renewed every 5 years.
• Must have practical knowledge and proven skill in institutional quantity cooking/quantity meal preparation.
• Must be able to read, understand and write in the English language; must be able to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Must be able to maintain a clean/sanitary work area.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position which include but are not limited to: standing, shifting, leaning over stoves/grills, reaching, bending, lifting/moving items of variable weights (e.g. roasting pans, cases of food items).
• Must be able to maintain regular and consistent attendance, be punctual and meet pre-determined deadlines for meal preparation.
• Must be able to maintain a clean and tidy personal appearance and adhere to relevant health and safety regulations/procedures

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At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email hr@thrivegroup.ca