Cook

Sienna Senior Living; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Continuous learning

Diversity-friendly culture

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is hiring a Cook at Aspira Stonebridge Crossing Retirement Living in Saskatoon, SK. The role involves preparing nutritious meals in a fast-paced kitchen, with attention to residents’ dietary needs and cultural considerations.

The position requires Grade 12, Safe Food Handling or Smart Serve certificates, and experience in institutional or hospitality cooking. Weekend availability is required; applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience preparing meals in a kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes, production sheets and menus.
• Understanding prescribed dietary requirements and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.
• Adhere to dietary needs, temperatures, and portion control; maintain quality.
• Contribute to creating enjoyable dining experiences and uphold the home culture.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary awareness

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Safe Food Handling

Smart Serve

Job description

Cook

Aspira Stonebridge Crossing Retirement Living – 102 Wellman Crescent, Saskatoon, SK S7T 0G3

Rate of Pay: $17.09/hr

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We are looking for someone who would be available anytime between 9:30AM and 6:30PM any day of the week. Weekend availability is required.

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 wage
• 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.