Position: Food Preparation Worker/Assistant Cook

Term: Permanent Part-Time, 10-month position, September to June (inclusive)

Department: Standing Stone School

Division: Life Long Learning

Salary: $19.25 per hour to start

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30a.m. to 2:00p.m.

Posting Date: January 15, 2025

Closing Date: January 29, 2025, at 4:30p.m.

Job Summary:

Oneida Nation of the Thames is a First Nation Settlement located near the City of London, Ontario. Standing Stone School offers FDK through Grade 6 programming for approximately 190 students.

The Food Preparation Worker/Assistant Cook will work closely with the established team to ensure that each student at Standing Stone School has access to healthy food every school day, promoting a positive and healthy start. The program will provide approximately 190 students with a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack.

The program’s effectiveness will be regularly evaluated, focusing on immediate benefits such as improved attendance, reduced behavioral and attention issues, enhanced overall health, and increased success in school.

This position will also assist in tracking daily statistics, identifying opportunities to improve participation, and increase parental involvement.

This position will adhere to the Personnel Policy for Standing Stone School and will report directly to the Principal.

Education:

1. Post-Secondary Diploma in Food Services is considered an asset.
2. Valid Safe Food Handling certification is required.
3. Current First Aid/CPR certification is required.

Experience:

1. At least one year of work experience in food services.

Mandatory Documentation with Application:

1. A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.
2. Resume.

Requirements Prior to Starting Employment:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Submit all mandatory documentation to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.