Woodingford Lodge is recruiting permanent part-time Food Service Worker/Cook

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2025-273

LOCATION: Woodingford Lodge - Woodstock, Ontario

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent Part-Time (24-32 hours bi-weekly, all shifts)

UNION AFFLIATION: UNIFOR

WAGE RANGE: $31.40/hr to start (this 2025 hourly rate include 14% in lieu of benefits)

WHY WORK AT WOODINGFORD LODGE:

Woodingford Lodge is an exceptional place to live and work, and we are currently recruiting for team members who want a rewarding career and to make a difference in their community and in the lives of others. We are a Long Term Care Home that is municipally owned and operated by Oxford County. We have three locations in Southwest Ontario, and are well known in the community for our dedicated team providing compassionate and respectful resident-centered care.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Shift premiums (for afternoons, nights, and weekends) + scheduled wage progression
• Paid breaks including lunch during an 8 hour shift
• Unlimited shift switches
• Schedule provided 6 weeks in advance through electronic scheduling software
• Confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Majority of shifts are 8 hours
• Course and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to participate in or transfer pension plans from OMERS and HOOPP. OMERS is a defined pension plan that is comparable to HOOPP.

MAIN DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Nutritional Services:

Helps prepare and serve food and beverages in accordance with the resident's diet requirements at meal times, sets and clears dining rooms, is responsible for the washing of all dishes, silverware, pots and pans, the preparation of vegetables and assisting with serving in dining rooms. Performs all duties in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and value statements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolment or completion of the Food Service Worker certificate is an asset.
• Will consider experience in healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality settings.
• Ability to understand both written and verbal instructions.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Must have current Food Handler certificate.

Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca

POSTING DATE: Monday, July 7, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Monday, July 14, 2025, by 4:00 p.m.*

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information below.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $31.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Shift:

• Day shift

Work days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (required)

Location:

• Woodstock, ON (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-14