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Cook, Casual, Food & Nutrition Services

@ Providence Care Centre

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Kingston, Ontario

$28.15–$30.24/hrOn-sitePer diem
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Overview

Providence Care Centre is hiring a casual per diem cook for Food and Nutrition Services at Providence Manor in Kingston. The cook prepares hot and cold food for residents, staff, catering and meals on wheels following standardized recipes. Pay is $28.15 to $30.24 per hour, with the posting noting percentage pay in lieu of benefits and vacation.

Pay:

$28.15–$30.24 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare hot and cold food for residents, staff, MOW and catering
  • Use menu rotation, production sheets and standardized recipes
  • Practise safe food handling and correct portion sizes
  • Set up steam tables before MOW meal service
  • Report safety hazards and equipment problems to supervisor

Requirements summary:

  • Cook's diploma from an Ontario college or registered private college
  • Previous long-term care experience
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English
  • Red Seal certification is an asset

Tools & skills

steam tablesteam table equipment
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-01
First seen by our source
2026-11-02
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen, Care home
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyCook
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan

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Job description

Job Code: 28374

Status: Casual

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $28.15 - $30.24/hr

Posting Period: November 3, 2026 - November 9, 2026

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 percentage pay in lieu of benefits & vacation
  • 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

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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