Cook

Sienna Senior Living; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living provider in Kitchener is seeking a Cook to prepare meals and enhance the lives of residents. The ideal candidate has a minimum of Grade 12 education and experience in institutional cooking. Responsibilities include meal preparation, quality monitoring, and assisting in training. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education required.
• Must possess a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Experience with cooking in healthcare or hospitality settings.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to recipes.
• Provide prescribed diets at appropriate temperatures.
• Monitor quality of food supplies received.
• Assist in orientation and training of new team members.

Skills

Experience with cooking in institutional environments

Positive attitude

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve certificate

Education

Grade 12 minimum education

Job description

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Cook is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Cook your typical day will impact in the following ways:

Responsibilities

• Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Preparing meals and snacks according to production sheets, recipes and other menu document as provided.
• Providing for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities.
• 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.
• Assisting in the orientation and training of new team members.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves

• 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.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Bonus Points for having

• Graduate of a recognized college food preparation program and willing to Red Seal certify.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Accessibility Statement

For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.