Cook, Casual, Food & Nutrition Services

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Education and bursary opportunities

Mentorship programs

Downtown Kingston location

Job summary

Providence Care in Kingston is seeking a Cook to prepare hot and cold foods for residents, staff cafeteria, MOW, and catering, using standardized recipes and proper portioning. You will follow menus, rotate stock safely, and maintain hygiene standards.

The role requires a Cook’s diploma in Ontario, LTC experience preferred, and the ability to follow written and spoken English instructions. Benefits include pension options and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Cook’s diploma from an Ontario college or registered private college in Ontario.
• Successful completion of an Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program is an asset.
• Previous LTC experience.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold food items for Residents, Staff Cafeteria, MOW, Hildegard and Catering.
• Use the menu rotation and production sheets with standardized recipes.
• Ensures proper rotation of all food items in storage.
• Uses safe food handling procedures.
• Indicates correct portion sizes of food.
• Set up steam tables with food before MOW meal service.
• Reports safety hazards and equipment problems immediately to supervisor and/or manager.
• Participates in staff and production meetings and in-services.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Cook’s diploma (Ontario college)

Job description

Job Code: 28374

Status: Casual

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $28.15 - $30.24/hr

Posting Period: November 3, 2026 - November 9, 2026

To prepare food for service to Residents, staff and visitors in the cafeteria, and for catering functions following the established menu and standardized recipes and to perform dishwashing duties in keeping with appropriate standards and guidelines for the department and in accordance with the Ministry of Health LTC standards, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Public Health Act.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Cook’s diploma course from an established college as listed in the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 or a registered private college in Ontario
• Successful completion of an Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program is an asset
• Previous LTC experience
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English

Role Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold food items for Residents, Staff Cafeteria, MOW, Hildegard and Catering
• Use the menu rotation and production sheets with standardized recipes
• Ensures proper rotation of all food items in storage
• Uses safe food handling procedures
• Indicates correct portion sizes of food
• Set up steam tables with food before MOW meal service
• Reports safety hazards and equipment problems immediately to supervisor and/or manager
• Participates in staff and production meetings and in-services

Why Work at Providence Manor:

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Competitive salaries with percentage pay in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplaceand Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in downtown Kingston

Disclosure:

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.