Cook, Part Time, Food & Nutrition Services

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Kingston seeks a Part-Time Cook to prepare meals for residents, staff, and catering functions, ensuring adherence to health standards. Candidates should have a diploma in culinary arts, following proper food safety and handling procedures. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, making it a rewarding role in a supportive work environment dedicated to quality care.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Education and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Diploma from an established culinary program.
• LTC experience is preferred.
• Must follow written and oral instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food for various services.
• Use standardized recipes and menu rotations.
• Practice safe food handling procedures.

Skills

Understanding of food safety standards

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Cook’s diploma course from an accredited college

Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program (asset)

Job description

Job Code: 20727

Status: Part Time

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $24.41 - $26.29/hr

Posting Period: Open Until Filled

Position Summary

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 excellent full-time and part-time benefits
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplace and 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