Job Code: 18292 Status : Full Time

Location : Providence Care Hospital

Union : OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage : $27.29 - $28.15/hr

Posting Period: July 12, 2025 - July 21, 2025 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 Practise and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety protocols and WHIMIS and Occupational Health and Safety standards.

Required Qualifications 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

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for client, cafeteria and catering orders, utilizing menu rotation, monthly schedules, production sheets, and recipe standards
• Present food, using proper plate techniques, ensuring food is attractively garnished
• Prepare and present food to appropriate serving temperature following HACCP guidelines
• Actively provide input to Manager, related to quality improvement requirements and opportunities related to food preparation
• Actively participate in taste panel, staff and production meetings, and related training
• Complete food orders in accordance with par levels and submits for computer entry
• Analyse standard par levels and makes recommendation for review/revision as needed
• Receive and store grocery order in the department, reconciles invoice with order and completes stock rotation of inventory in strict compliance to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory management practices

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 excellent full-time benefits
• 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