Cook

Sienna Senior Living; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 24,060 - 34,267; Part time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Cook (Casual) for their Kitchener location. This crucial role involves setting up food preparations and ensuring meals meet dietary requirements. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 education and a Safe Food Handling Certificate. Experience in institutional cooking is essential. Join a team that values innovation and growth while making a difference in residents' lives. Support for accommodations during the process is provided as needed per regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education required.
• Experience in cooking within institutional or hospitality settings.
• Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepare meals and snacks as per recipes.
• Monitor quality of food supplies and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Positive attitude

Food preparation skills

Education

Grade 12 minimum education

Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Cook (Casual)

Aspira Doon Village Retirement Living

Rate of Pay: $21.17

Schedule

• 6:30-2:30 p.m.
• 10:30-6:30 p.m.

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.

Responsibilities

• Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Preparing meals and snacks according to production sheets, recipes and other menu documents as provided.
• Providing for prescribed diets at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
• Monitoring quality of food supplies received and advising the team leader of problems and making recommendations about corrective action.
• In the absence of the team leader, assuming responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary, requisitions, and purchasing 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 settings.
• 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

• 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.