Red Seal Cook

Job Title: Red Seal Cook
Location: Kingston, ON
Shifts: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Pay Rate : $24.30/hour

This role will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act and dietary standards. This role will play a vital role in ensuring residents receive high-quality, properly prepared meals tailored to their needs.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in food preparation, a commitment to safety and hygiene, and a desire to contribute to the health and well-being of residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary needs, including therapeutic and mechanically altered diets
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen environment
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and dietary equipment
• Support safe food handling practices and infection control standards
• Embrace and apply the Gentle Care philosophy
• Remain active and mobile throughout the shift, including extended periods of walking

Qualifications:

• Red Seal Certification, or a Culinary Management diploma/certificate from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a dietary or institutional kitchen setting
• Strong communication and time management skills
• High school diploma (proof required)
• Valid TB test (within the last year)
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (within the last 6 months)
• A strong work ethic and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to resident-centered care and service

Advantage Personnel is proudly a Canadian owned and operated staffing organization operating since 1986. We are an equal opportunity provider of work opportunities and strive to be an inclusive partner in our local business communities. Should you require accommodation during the onboarding process, please make the request to your local office contact at the onset of the process. We will ensure that all requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We acknowledge that software used in our recruitment and selection process may have Artificial Intelligence components built in but confirm that all work assignment decisions are made by our expertly trained staff. The position advertised here is for a current vacancy.