Cook

Sienna Senior Living; Grimsby; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits program

Share Ownership and Reward Program (SO

Job summary

Aspira Lincoln Park Retirement Living, part of Sienna Senior Living, is hiring a Full-Time Cook in Grimsby, Ontario. You will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will follow dietary requirements, preserve food safety, and contribute to enjoyable dining experiences that support residents’ health and well-being, while collaborating with a caring team. This role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• A valid Grade 12 education is required.
• Safe Food Handling and/or Smart Serve certification is required.
• Experience cooking in institutional, health care, or hospitality settings.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.
• Follow dietary needs, preferences, and cultural considerations.
• Contribute to creating enjoyable dining experiences and meals.
• Assist with menu changes, ordering, and supplies as needed.

Skills

Cooking in fast-paced kitchen

Food safety

Dietary accommodations

Education

Grade 12

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve certificate

Job description

Shift Dates/Times: 8 shifts/60 hours bi-weekly.

Thursday: 11am-7pm

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Monday: 6:30am- 2:30pm

Tuesday: 6:30am-2:30pm

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Thursday: 6:30am - 2:30pm

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.

Full-Time Cook

Aspira Lincoln Park Retirement Living

Rate of Pay: $18.81

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.