Cook

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

Cook (Casual)

Aspira Doon Village Retirement Living

Rate of Pay: $21.17

6:30 - 2:30p

10:30 - 6:30p

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:

• 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.

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.