Seasonal Cruise Line Cook: Fast-Paced Onboard Kitchen

Kingston Destination Group; Kingston; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a seasonal Line Cook to join their dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in preparing food for brunch, lunch, and dinner service on board their sightseeing and dining cruises. Ideal candidates will have experience in a busy culinary setting, strong communication skills, and a commitment to hospitality excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a unique environment that attracts visitors from around the world.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and demanding physical work.
• Comfortable following food safety procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items under direction of the Chef.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
• Assist with daily cleaning responsibilities.
• Follow proper HACCP and safe food handling procedures.

Skills

Experience preparing food in a busy environment

Experience in a guest-focused environment

Strong verbal communication skills in English

Positive attitude

Proficiency in other languages

Education

Safe Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

We are now hiring for seasonal positions during the 2026 tourism season!

As a Line Cook in the Galley or Kitchen, you will contribute to an outstanding guest experience at Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises by participating in the preparation of food on board for brunch, lunch, and dinner service.

At Kingston Destination Group we are looking for candidates interested in joining a fast-paced, service-focused team in one of Ontario’s most unique and rewarding work environments: on board our sightseeing and dining cruises sailing from downtown Kingston. Discover why Kingston and the 1000 Islands attract visitors from around the world, as you help to create an inspiring hospitality experience for our guests.

Season: This is a spring-summer-fall seasonal position. The Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises operating season begins in April and ends in October.

Qualifications:

• Experience preparing food in a busy, efficient culinary setting.
• Experience working in a guest-focused environment.
• Positive attitude and approach.
• Strong verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in other languages is an asset.
• Heavy lifting and other demanding physical work occasionally required.
• Safe Food Handlers Certificate required.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare menu items under direction of the Chef.
• Follow guidelines for recipes and ensure company standards are met.
• Follow and execute needs outlined on the prep sheet.
• Assist with loading product to and from on-shore and on-board work sites.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas in the on-shore kitchen and on-board galleys.
• Assist with daily cleaning responsibilities and completion of cleaning reports.
• Assist with daily prep sheets and count sheets for each vessel.
• Follow proper HACCP, FIFO, and other safe food handling procedures.
• Abide by Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that outline hazardous chemical use.
• Additional tasks as needed to support the kitchen team and kitchen operations.

About Kingston Destination Group:

Kingston Destination Group is committed to hospitality excellence as the portal to inspired visitor experience in the Kingston 1000 Islands destination. We create, sell and operate cruises, tours and experiences through our experiential brands, including Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises, Kingston Trolley Tours, Waterfront Gifts & Apparel, Kingston Walks, and K-Pass.

Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises operates the “Food, Fun and Entertainment Ships” of the 1000 Islands, demonstrating hospitality excellence on 1-hour and 3-hour cruises departing from downtown Kingston. Cruises sail on a fleet of three sightseeing and dining vessels ranging in size from 100 to 250 passengers: The Island Belle, The Island Queen, and the Island Star.