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Temporary Full-time Cook

@ County of Elgin

St. Thomas, Ontario

$27.66–$28.09/hr
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Overview

The County of Elgin is hiring a temporary full-time Cook at Elgin Manor, a 90-bed long-term care facility in Southwold Township. The cook prepares all food served in the Home, maintains food safety and keeps accurate records. Pay is $27.66 to $28.09 per hour per the collective agreement, plus 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay.

Pay:

$27.66–$28.09 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and produce all food served in the Home
  • Produce nutritious, appetizing, high-quality meals
  • Maintain safe and sanitary food handling and work procedures
  • Keep accurate records
  • Operate and clean kitchen equipment and utensils

Requirements summary:

  • Culinary management program, cook certification or chef training meeting the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
  • Current Food Handling Certificate
  • Passion for serving others and providing quality care
  • Excellent communication skills

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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-20
Source record updated
2026-10-20

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentHospitality & tourism
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFood Handling Certificate, Cook certification
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, Racialized people
Fields of studyculinary management, cookery, chef training
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan

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County of Elgin

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The County of Elgin provides a safe, pleasant community for all citizens through a variety of services designed to promote quality of life and our rich heritage.

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1,729
People associated on LinkedIn
159
Reported office locations
  • 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1, CA
Business categories
  • Government
  • Local
  • Non Profit
  • Social Assistance
  • National Services & Agencies
  • Government and public administration
Other recorded names
  • County of Elgin
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Reported total investment
0

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The County of Elgin provides a safe, pleasant community for all citizens through a variety of services designed to promote quality of life and our rich heritage.

FieldValue
IndustryGovernment Administration
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersSt. Thomas, Ontario
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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Job description


Join the County of Elgin as a Temporary Full-time Cook at Elgin Manor!

Elgin Manor is a 90-bed long-term care facility situated in the Township of Southwold, just a few minutes outside of St. Thomas, Ontario. Each home area is equipped with recreation rooms, sitting areas, and television lounges to enhance programming, socialization, and visits from family and friends. Elgin Manor also features multiple outdoor garden patio areas and walkways in a tranquil rural setting, right in the heart of beautiful Elgin County.

Position Title: Cook

Type: Full-time, Temporary

Compensation: $27.66 - $28.09/hour as per collective agreement

# of Vacancies: 1 existing vacancy

About the Role:

As a member of the dietary team, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and production of all food served in the Home. The Cook also participates in menu presentation as well as produces high quality, nutritious and appetizing food while maintaining safe and sanitary food handling and work procedures. Attention to detail is key, as you will keep accurate records while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment (knowing the proper procedures for operating and cleaning all equipment, utensils, work services, etc. used in food service areas).

Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of a culinary management program, Cook certification, or chef training meeting the requirements of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
  • Current Food Handling Certificate
  • A passion for serving others and providing quality care
  • Excellent communication skills

What You Can Expect as an Employee:

  • Competitive compensation + 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay, paid every pay.
  • Offered enrollment in the OMERS Pension Plan (if enrolled, in lieu of benefits will reduce to 9%)
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
  • Rewarding and meaningful work
  • Flexible scheduling through the Staff Schedule Care app, including shift swapping and giveaways

Conditions of Employment:

  • Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the County of Elgin.
  • Satisfactory 2-step Tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation.

Apply now! To be considered, please complete the application process through our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.

We thank all those that apply and appreciate your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



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