The Pines Long Term Care Home is currently recruiting for a

Cook

Posting Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026  

Closing Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate: $27.06 hourly

Salary Range: $27.06 – $28.68 hourly

Status: Casual

 Hours of Work: Minimum availability of 45 hours (6 shifts) in a six-week period, including at least two shifts on weekends. Opportunity to pick-up additional shifts.

The Pines

The Pines is located in Bracebridge, Ontario and is owned and operated by the District Municipality of Muskoka. Being an employee of the District is an opportunity to work with ambitious teams where you can learn, grow, and contribute while building a rewarding career.  We have a strong focus on health & wellness, and we are committed to creating and promoting respect, diversity, accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. 

The Pines has been serving seniors with care and dignity in our community since 1961. Our cozy and comfortable home encompasses five resident home areas (one secure) and has four wonderful courtyards with plenty of outdoor spaces to roam about.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Dietary, the Cook is responsible for preparation of high-quality food for the residents of the home and their guests in a safe and sanitary manner based on legislative requirements.

What you will do

• Prepare food and nourishment following standardized recipes and production sheets

• Review regular and therapeutic menus and set-up equipment and supplies for food prep

• Monitor quality and quantity of food supplies ordered

• Provide direction to other food service workers

• Maintain program and resident records

• Follow all applicable legislative and regulatory standards

What you will need

• Institutional Cook training or culinary management certificate

• Completed police record check, including vulnerable sector screening

• Completion of a Food Handler Training program and maintenance of this qualification

• Good communication skills and ability to read, write and follow written instructions in English

• Red Seal certification an asset

What we are offering

The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• OMERS pension

• Work-life flexibility

• Perks and discounts

• Wellness programs

• Fostering and fun environment

• Professional development and education opportunities

• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), please submit your application!

This posting is for an existing vacancy.  

Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?

If you are excited about this role but you don’t meet all the outlined qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway! You might be the right candidate for this role or another one.

The District Municipality of Muskoka is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department as soon as possible.  Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.