Cook

Job summary

Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for children in accordance with Health Canada Guidelines and KACL's Food Charter. Safely deliver prepared foods to various KACL childcare locations in a timely manner.

Job details

Ever wish your love of feeding people could be used to make a real difference in your community? Join us and make it happen. Why KACL? Since 1960, KACL has promoted inclusion and social justice in our community. We are a not-for profit, charitable organization made up of some of the most compassionate, caring, and hardworking people you’ll ever meet. We are the third largest employer in Kenora, and our goal is to become the employer of choice by focusing on safety, courtesy, teamwork, and inclusion. Your gifts and abilities will support KACL’s Childcare team by providing nutritious, delicious food, so that children in our care develop healthy brains and bodies. \n You Are: * Experienced in a commercial kitchen: You know and love the fast pace of a busy kitchen. You are confident enough with your knowledge and skills to be creative. * Energetic and Efficient: You manage your time so that you are very organized, you nail the details, and have the stamina to keep up in a fast-paced work environment. * Good under Pressure: A steamy kitchen with great smells wafting out of it and multiple deadlines to get tasty nutritious food prepared and served makes for a great day! You Will: * Work in accordance with Health Canada Guidelines, Licensing Agreement requirements and KACL’s Food Charter. * Help ensure the Kid’s Zone program provides high quality food that helps to build resilience in the bodies and brains of children. * Deliver prepared foods to KACL childcare locations in a safe and timely fashion. * Be available for evening and weekend shifts as required. You’ll Love: * Being part of a caring organization that provides an essential service to families and our community. * A positive, productive, professional team. * Generous vacation & personal leave time, employer paid benefits, and pension plan. * Opportunities for personal and professional growth, and exploration of your gifts. \n $49,558 - $52,166 a year \n Vacancies: We are looking to fill one (1) full-time Cook position. Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Sunday, July 12, 2026. This is an on-site position based in Kenora, Ontario. Nestled on the shores of the stunning Lake of the Woods in Northwestern Ontario, Kenora offers the charm of a close-knit community combined with exceptional outdoor recreation. Located near the Ontario–Manitoba border, Kenora is approximately a two-hour drive east of Winnipeg, Manitoba. KACL is committed to employment equity and diversity and welcomes qualified applicants from the full range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.

What you’ll do

Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for children in accordance with Health Canada Guidelines and KACL's Food Charter. Safely deliver prepared foods to various KACL childcare locations in a timely manner.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen and be capable of managing multiple deadlines. Availability for evening and weekend shifts is required.

Benefits

• Generous vacation • Personal leave time • Employer paid benefits • Pension plan • Professional growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Commercial Cooking
• Menu Planning
• Time Management
• Food Safety
• Organization
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Pressure Management

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Social Services
• Education