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

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2026-288 LOCATION: Woodingford Lodge – Woodstock EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent Part-Time (24-28 hours bi-weekly, all shifts) UNION AFFLIATION: UNIFOR WAGE RANGE: Food Service Worker (FOODSW): $32.34/hr to start Cook: $34.75/hr to start (these 2026 hourly rates include 14% in lieu of benefits) VACANCY REASON: Existing vacancy

WHY WORK AT WOODINGFORD LODGE

Woodingford Lodge is an exceptional place to live and work, and we are currently recruiting 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: FOODSW: Helps prepare and serve food and beverages in accordance with the resident’s diet requirements at mealtimes, 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. Cook: Prepare food for three meals per day for all residents and assume some duties of the Supervisor of Nutritional Services in their absence. Prepares, cooks, bakes, and serves a variety of food from a planned menu and gives direction to staff in a municipal home for the aged. Performs all duties in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and value statements.

QUALIFICATIONS

FOODSW: 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 computers and related software applications. Cook: Must have Institutional, Healthcare or Restaurant cooking experience. Culinary Management, Chef training or Red Seal preferred. Must have current Food Handler certificate.

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

POSTING DATE: Thursday, July 16, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 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.