Casual Cook

Sienna Senior Living; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Learning & growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Aspira Valleylands Oshawa Retirement Living is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that respect residents' dietary needs and cultural preferences. You will help create enjoyable dining experiences that support health and well-being.

Join a fast-paced team focused on comfort, dignity, and respect in every resident interaction, while following recipes and safety standards to ensure consistent, delicious results.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum education required.
• A valid Safe Food Handling Certificate and/or Smart Serve certificate.
• Experience with cooking in institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality settings.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit.
• Must pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while considering residents' dietary needs and cultural preferences.
• Contribute to creating enjoyable dining experiences that support residents' health and well-being.
• Follow recipes, production sheets, and menu guidelines to ensure consistency and portion control.
• Assist in department operations when needed, including menu changes and ordering supplies.

Skills

Cooking in fast-paced kitchen

Dietary needs awareness

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12

Safe Food Handling / Smart Serve

Job description

Aspira Valleylands Oshawa Retirement Living

Rate of Pay: $19.97 (as per collective agreement)

Cook

Rate of Pay: $19.97 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why You Belong Here

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be a welcomed team member, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Cook , you will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while gaining an understanding of residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and cultural considerations. You will contribute to creating enjoyable dining experiences that support residents’ health and well-being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit?

• You have hands-on experience preparing meals and snacks in a fast-paced kitchen, following recipes, production sheets, and menu guidelines.
• You understand the importance of meeting prescribed dietary requirements, proper food temperatures, and portion control while maintaining high quality standards.
• Monitoring quality of food supplies received and advises team leader of problems and makes recommendations about corrective action
• In the absence of the team leader, assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers

What You Need To Know

• Grade 12 minimum education required
• A valid Safe Food Handling Certificate and/or Smart Serve certificate
• Experience with cooking in institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.