Job Code: 27031 Status : Part Time

Location : Providence Care Hospital

Union : OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage : $29.31 - $30.23/hr

Posting Period: September 10, 2026 - September 19, 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

Role Responsibilities

- 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

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

- 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 in office 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

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.

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