Dykeland Lodge is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.

Type of Employment: Casual Cook

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• A Valid Journeyman Chef License with Inter-Provincial Red Seal or be working towards completing Journeyman papers
• Valid Food Handlers Course (Advanced Certification an asset)
• At least one year experience cooking in a Long-Term Care/Residential Care setting will be considered an asset
• Have an understanding, promote and practice resident-centered care
• Plan and prepare meals according to established standards, procedures, recipes and menus, including preparing special meals to meet appropriate therapeutic menu modifications as needed
• Follow proper sanitation procedures in the handling, preparation and distribution of food
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of residents, staff, family and volunteers
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety and ethical practice
• Demonstrated commitment to on-going learning and professional development
• Physically capable to perform the duties of the position including, but not limited to:
• Ability to lift/push 35lbs
• Ability to withstand the demands of walking, standing, lifting and bending for the majority of the workday
• Demonstrated record of attending scheduled shifts on consistent basis
• Demonstrated regular attendance in current and past employment
• Available to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays and call-ins

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Compensation and Incentives:

• Salary: $ 19.00 - $22.00/hour
• Hours of Work: 0600-1730 hrs
• Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility!
• Free Parking
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Orientation
• A supportive work environment and a strong leadership team
• "Kudos" Internal Recognition Program
• Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQs, Holiday Party, Potlucks, Professional Week Celebrations, etc)
• Fun Days/Social committee
• Free access to current e-learning through SURGE and opportunities to take part in job related training and development, such as The Working Mind, Art of Resilience, GPA, PACE
• Conveniently Located 25 minutes from Sackville/Bedford/Wolfville area
• Green Space

Thank you to all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Dykeland Lodge requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Dykeland Lodge is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.