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Kenora Association for Community Living is hiring one full-time Cook to support its childcare program with nutritious meals that adhere to Health Canada guidelines and KACL’s Food Charter. The ideal candidate will have commercial kitchen experience, stay organized in a fast paced environment, manage time well, and perform under pressure, including occasional evening and weekend shifts. You’ll deliver prepared foods to childcare sites and help build resilience in children through proper nutrition, in a respectful team focused on safety and service. To apply, tailor your résumé to show kitchen speed, food safety know-how, teamwork, and alignment with KACL’s mission; deadline March 1, 2026; equity and accommodations available.

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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 service excellence. 
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.

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.

Vacancies: We are looking to fill one (1) full-time position.Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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.