Food Preparation Worker/Cook

Company: Oneida Nation of the Thames

Position: Food Preparation Worker/Cook

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

Department: Standing Stone School

Division: Life Long Learning

Salary: $24.40 per hour to start

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.

Posting Date: November 18, 2025

Closing Date: December 2, 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/Cook plays a key role in supporting student wellness and overall community development by ensuring that approximately 190 students at Standing Stone School receive universal access to healthy, nutritious meals each day, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

This position is responsible for food preparation, tracking and maintaining daily program statistics, and identifying opportunities to increase participation and parental involvement.

This program will be regularly evaluated to assess its impact on student attendance, behavior, attention, health, and academic success.

EDUCATION:

1. Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma in Food Services is preferred.
2. Valid Safe Food Handling certification is required.
3. Current First Aid/CPR certification is required.

EXPERIENCE:

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

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

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

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a 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.