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Sienna Senior Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in Ottawa is seeking a passionate individual to join their team as a Food Preparation Assistant. In this role, you will prepare meals, monitor food quality, and support team operations while ensuring a positive environment for residents. Candidates with a Grade 12 education and Safe Food Handling Certificate are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Experience cooking in institutional, healthcare, or hospitality settings required.
• Candidates must pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks according to recipes.
• Monitor food qualities and assist new team members.
• Manage departmental operations in absence of the team leader.

Skills

Food preparation

Positive attitude

Monitoring food quality

Education

Grade 12 minimum education

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Overview

We are Sienna Senior Living, a publicly traded company (TSX:SIA) and one of Canada’s leading owners and operators of seniors’ residences. We offer care, support, services and housing in Retirement and Long Term Care to seniors/residents and their families. And we truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity and respect.

At Sienna, we empower our 12,000 team members to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. We provide our team members the tools and support to deliver excellent clinical care and elevate the resident experience through choice, personalization, and community engagement.

At Sienna Senior Living, our commitment to enhancing the daily lives of our residents extends far beyond clinical care. Integral to this mission are our dedicated leaders and their teams who oversee vital functions such as culinary services, housekeeping, recreation, and maintenance. These roles are not just jobs; they embody the heart and soul of our purpose-drive culture, one that is centered on cultivating happiness in daily life!

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

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

Qualifications

• 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

• 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. Apply Now if you want to learn more!