Casual Cook for Retirement Living: Impactful Meals

Sienna Senior Living; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a casual Cook at Aspira Doon Village Retirement Living to support our resident meals and daily operations. The role emphasizes safe food handling, portion control, and adherence to dietary requirements in a retirement living setting.

Responsibilities include meal prep, equipment setup, inventory checks, and helping train new team members. Applicants must have Grade 12, relevant certificates, and pass required background checks, ensuring a warm, compliant dining

Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum education required.
• Valid Safe Food Handling or Smart Serve certificate.
• Experience cooking in institutional/health care, restaurant, or hospitality.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude aligned with residence goals.
• Must pass Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario) and Criminal Records Check (BC).

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to production sheets and recipes.
• Provide for prescribed diets at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
• Monitor quality of food supplies and advise on corrective action.
• In the absence of the team leader, assume responsibility for departmental operations.
• Assist in orientation and training of new team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve certificate

Job description

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a casual Cook at Aspira Doon Village Retirement Living to support our resident meals and daily operations. The role emphasizes safe food handling, portion control, and adherence to dietary requirements in a retirement living setting.

Responsibilities include meal prep, equipment setup, inventory checks, and helping train new team members. Applicants must have Grade 12, relevant certificates, and pass required background checks, ensuring a warm, compliant dining