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Part Time Cooks Jobs in Kitchener, ON (NOW HIRING)

Cook reports to Food Services Manager/ Food Services Supervisor and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization ...

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. Key Responsibilities * To prepare and/or be responsible for ...

We are looking for a part time cook for our assisted living home. Shift will be Sat and Sun, 6 AM to 2 PM. Job Responsibilities * Prepare and assemble dishes according to recipes and quality ...

Cook

Waterloo, ON · On-site

CA$21.17 - CA$22.46/hr

Cook Aspira Hygate Waterloo Rate of Pay: $21.17-$22.46 Permanent Part-Time Cook - 11:00am - 7:00pm. At Sienna you won't just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who ...

Cook

Waterloo, ON · On-site

CA$21.17 - CA$22.46/hr

Cook Aspira Hygate Waterloo Rate of Pay: $21.17-$22.46 Permanent Part-Time Cook - 11:00am - 7:00pm. At Sienna you won't just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who ...

Reporting to the Culinary Manager, the Cook is responsible for preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees. Key Responsibilities * To prepare and/or be responsible for ...

Hours: Part time varying shifts Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining ... cooks in all his/her duties. They will also manage the protein thawing and will assist the ...

Cook

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$21.17/hr

Cook (Casual) Aspira Doon Village Retirement Living Rate of Pay: $21.17 6:30 - 2:30p 10:30 - 6:30p ... Employment Type: PART_TIME

Cook

Brantford, ON · On-site

CA$20/hr

Hi everyone, I am looking for 1 cook for a Chartwell Tranquility home in Brantford, ON . The ... This is a part -time position and the pay is $20 hourly. You can reach out to me on my email or ...

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What is the difference between Part Time Cooks vs Part Time Kitchen Assistants?

AspectPart Time CooksPart Time Kitchen Assistants
CredentialsCooking experience, food safety certificationsBasic food handling, no specialized certifications usually required
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, cateringKitchen support areas, prep stations, cafeterias
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, hotels, catering servicesHospitals, schools, large cafeterias
Common Search & Comparison IntentCooking skills, menu preparationKitchen support, food prep tasks

Part Time Cooks focus on preparing and cooking food, often requiring culinary skills and certifications. In contrast, Part Time Kitchen Assistants support kitchen operations with basic food prep and cleaning tasks. Both roles are essential in food service environments but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Cooks job openings in Kitchener, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Part Time Cook

Hamilton, ON

CA$21.24/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care. 

Cook reports to Food Services Manager/ Food Services Supervisor and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Wage Rate:

The starting wage rate is $21.24/hour. 

Vacancy:

This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of high quality, nutritious meals according to the menu plan, and the requirements as per Ministry of LTC,
  • Ensures that meals are an experience rather than a task,
  • Follows the cleaning procedures as established by the Food Services Manager
  • Maintains a safe working environment,
  • Assists in the First in First Out process of food and supply products
  • Works collaboratively with all Food Services and other departments associates,
  • Any and all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Has or is working towards the Food Handlers Certification provided by Public health or certified agencies, or
  • In the reasonable opinion of the Home, have appropriate skills, knowledge and experience in the fields of institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality cooking to perform the duties required of this position
  • Minimum 3-5 years or related experience in long term care, retirement, hospital or hotel setting,
  • Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets,
  • Familiar with weights and measurements, recipe conversion and portion control,
  • Knowledge of Ontario Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide,
  • Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned,
  • Organizational and time-management skills,
  • Individual and teamwork skills,
  • Ability to work within a team while recognising the skills and abilities of others,
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing,
  • Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-Ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required,

What do we offer you? 

  • Competitive wages
  • Employee perks
  • Support for personal and professional growth
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program 

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.