Cook, Part Time, Logistics & Nutrition Services
- Kingston, ON, Canada
Wage: $29.31 - $30.23/hr · Part-time
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Original job description
Job Code: 28486
Status: Part Time
Location: Providence Care Hospital
Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical
Wage: $29.31 - $30.23/hr
Posting Period: November 13, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Reporting to the assigned department Manager, the Cook assists in meal preparation for delivery of meal, cafeteria, and catering food services and performs inventory control functions of the department. The Cook is responsible for preparing food items and managing related food inventories based on rotational meal cycle and quantity, portion control and recipe standards. The Cook performs their duties in accordance with organizational and department policies and procedures, standards set out by the Public Health Act, the Canadian Restaurant and Food Service Association’s Sanitation Code of Practice and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety protocols and WHIMIS and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
Education And Experience
Status: Part Time
Location: Providence Care Hospital
Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical
Wage: $29.31 - $30.23/hr
Posting Period: November 13, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Reporting to the assigned department Manager, the Cook assists in meal preparation for delivery of meal, cafeteria, and catering food services and performs inventory control functions of the department. The Cook is responsible for preparing food items and managing related food inventories based on rotational meal cycle and quantity, portion control and recipe standards. The Cook performs their duties in accordance with organizational and department policies and procedures, standards set out by the Public Health Act, the Canadian Restaurant and Food Service Association’s Sanitation Code of Practice and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety protocols and WHIMIS and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
Education And Experience
- Valid Inter-Provincial Red Seal Cook's Certificate, and/or a Journeyman Chef’s Certificate; an equivalent combination of recognized related training and work experience in a similar role in an institutional food service environment may be considered
- Valid Certificate in Food Safety Code of Practice with the Canadian Restaurant and Food Services Association (CRFA)
- Minimum two years recent experience working as a cook, preferably in a hospital setting
- Previous institutional experience is an asset
- Valid Ontario G Class driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract
- Prepares food items for client, cafeteria and catering orders, utilizing menu rotation, monthly schedules, production sheets, and recipe standards
- Participate in quality procedures and work to achieve acceptable standards of food and nutrition services and sanitization
- Participate as an active member in departmental staff meetings and where elected, Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings
- Participate in educational department and corporate training and development opportunities in order to enhance skills and knowledge
- Loads and organizes prepared food and supplies into fleet vehicles for delivery to other Providence Care locations
- Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
- A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
- Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
- Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- State of the Art Building with on-site parking
- On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
- Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails
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Responsibilities
Prepare food for meal delivery, cafeteria, and catering services according to menu rotations, production schedules, recipes, and portion standards. Manage food inventories, support quality and sanitation procedures, participate in meetings and training, and organize prepared food and supplies for delivery to other locations.
Requirements
Requires a valid Inter-Provincial Red Seal Cook's Certificate and/or Journeyman Chef’s Certificate, or equivalent recognized training and relevant institutional food-service experience, plus a valid CRFA Food Safety Code of Practice certificate. Requires at least two years of recent cooking experience; institutional or hospital experience is preferred or an asset, and a valid Ontario G Class driver's license with a clear abstract is required.
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Meal Production
- Inventory Control
- Portion Control
- Recipe Standards
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Quality Assurance
- Food Delivery
- Catering
- Cafeteria Service
- Production Scheduling
- Food Inventory Management
- Occupational Health And Safety
- HACCP Compliance
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Percentage In Lieu Of Benefits And Vacation
- Healthcare Of Ontario Pension Plan
- On-Site Parking
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Education, Mentorship, And Bursary Opportunities
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Trades
Keywords
- Red Seal Cook's Certificate
- Journeyman Chef’s Certificate
- CRFA Food Safety Code Of Practice
- Institutional Food Service
- Hospital Food Service
- Meal Preparation
- Menu Rotation
- Production Sheets
- Recipe Standards
- Portion Control
- Inventory Control
- Food Inventory
- Catering
- Cafeteria Services
- Food Delivery
- Sanitation
- Public Health Act
- HACCP
- WHMIS
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Quality Procedures
- Ontario G Class Driver’s License
- Driver’s Abstract
- Fleet Vehicles