Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services or Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve them properly and attractively To ensure use of proper food handling techniques To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /speciality diets according to planned menus To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget To comply with all provincial/municipal regulations and established dietary department policies and procedures To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions To be aware of the Resident Rights &

Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it To participate in the Quality Improvement Program To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents) Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate Red Seal Certificate preferred Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy,



hot items and stand for majority of shift Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset Part time At Extendicare, we've spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We offer a comprehensive suite of advantages designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected] acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations.

📌 Part-Time Cook/Dietary Aide (Kingston)
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Kingston