Part Time Permanent Cook

As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. As a Cook at Norview Lodge, you’ll prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs, ensuring a safe and enjoyable dining experience. Your work will directly support resident health, well‑being, and quality of life within a collaborative care environment.
Provide direction to dietary staff in the absence of the Supervisor
In consultation with Nutritional Services Supervisor, reviews menus, cooking schedules, modified diet preparation, use of leftovers, etc.
Estimates food needs and requisitions supplies, suggests menu or recipe changes, check stock and be aware of any shortages that might result in a change of menu
Cook food according to the standard recipes and portion servings as per menu combinations as well as specific resident meal plans
Inspect food including meats in storage, refrigerators, and freezers
Direct the sanitary maintenance of storage rooms, units, stoves, work tables and equipment
To participate as a team member in providing Resident centered care and service
Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation, including compliance with Public Health standards and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regulations
To be aware of and comply with all Corporate and facility policies and procedures
Adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routine and additional practices as required
Orientate new staff and student placements as required
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
Chef Training or Culinary Management Diploma or Certificate by a College established under the Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Act
Must maintain current Food Handlers’ Certification (as per Public Health)
Previous relevant experience in a long term care setting preferred

Resident and customer service focus
Familiarity with operation of telephone system and institutional kitchen equipment
Must be committed to a common purpose, performance goals and approach
Commitment to quality food production and service and on-going quality monitoring and improvement
Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
Position: Cook
Permanent Part Time
Employee Group: SEIU Local 1
Wage: $27.479 - $28.688 per hour ($1 less per hour for probationary period) (2024 rate)
Emergency and Social Services
Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates.
Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.