Permanent Full-Time Cook

Closing Date: December 15, 2025 12:51 PM

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position:

Permanent Full-Time Cook

Reporting to the Director, Patient Food Services, the Cook is responsible for preparing patient meals, cafeteria service for staff and visitors, catering, and other departmental duties as required. This position is scheduled Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Cafeteria Service

• Prepares and provides hot food service to staff and visitors.

• Operates the point-of-sale system.

• Cleaning & Sanitation

• Follows sanitary procedures in food preparation, handling, and storage.

• Sanitizes equipment and food-contact surfaces daily.

• Completes weekly and monthly cleaning tasks as assigned.

• Ordering & Inventory

• Places grocery and dairy orders as required.

• Receives deliveries, checks for accuracy, and stores items appropriately.

• Monitors food, fridge, and freezer temperatures, documenting according to standards.

• Other Duties

• Supports Meals on Wheels preparation and assembly as needed.

• Answers phone requests from units.

• Trains new employees when assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in Food Services preferred
• Food Handling safety course is preferred
• Proven attendance record
• Able to perform the essential duties of the job
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Dryden Regional Health Centre's Core Values; Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect; Code of Conduct & Standards of Behavior
• Proof of COVID vaccination to be presented prior to hire

This is a union position. Compensation will be as per the Collective Agreement starting at $23.97/hr. with comprehensive benefit and vacation entitlements as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to; hr@drhc.on.ca

This posting will close December 15, 2025 or until filled; interviews will commence as applications are received, final selection may occur before closing date. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

 

 

 

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