Cook

VIVA Retirement Communities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Team meals

Vacation

Sick pay

Job summary

V!VA Retirement Communities is seeking a Cook for our new V!VA Leaside community in Toronto. You will join the founding culinary team, focusing on high-quality meal preparation, service to seniors, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen aligned with our V!VAlicious standards.

You bring kitchen experience in restaurants, hotels, or retirement settings, can work flexible shifts including weekends, and are committed to food safety and excellent hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in restaurant, retirement community, hotel, and/or banquet facility.
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods of time.
• Willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals for Community Members and guests according to the V!VAlicious Program.
• Maintains sanitation, organization and proper food handling in the kitchen.
• Reports temperature readings and production controls to the Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team player

Time management

English communication

Positive attitude

Education

Post-secondary culinary program

Food Safety Awareness certificate

WHMIS certification

Police reference check / Vulnerable Sector Screening

Job description

An Extraordinary Opportunity Awaits - V!VA Leaside Opens in 2026!

Would you like to fill your time with meaningful, fulfilling work for Seniors?

Join the exclusive launch team at V!VA Leaside - Toronto's premier luxury retirement residence

Craft a truly exceptional lifestyle experience from the ground up in one of the city's most prestigious neighbourhood

Join a company that believes in Making Today Great!

Be a part of a distinguished founding team curating an exceptional lifestyle experience for our Community Members from day one

Surround yourself with excellence, compassion, and innovation - and discover why we are Happier Here™!

Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, team meals, vacation, sick pay, and more!

You

You have a passion to raise the bar in the retirement industry. You are an energetic, motivated team player who is able to inspire others to provide the highest standards of performance within the culinary team and the kitchen in particular. You have cooking experience and are willing to commit to the V!VAlicious Program. You take exceptional pride in the food you make and thoroughly enjoy the team environment needed to make the Culinary team a success!

Us

What do you get when a team of experienced industry professionals combine their passion and decide it is time to raise the bar in the retirement living industry? You get V!VA Retirement Communities. At V!VA, we aren’t about grand statements or lofty ideals. We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right mix of people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of customer service and performance in the retirement industry. At V!VA we put people first. We are looking for just the right person who shares V!VA’s mission - Making Today Great!

The Career

As Cook at a V!VA Retirement Community, you will be accountable to your schedule and job duties as they pertain to your assigned shifts. You will collaborate and work as a team player with emphasis on great food preparation and delivery, cleanliness within your department and excellence in hospitality! When needed, you will be part of the first response team for all emergency fire calls, support all caterings both internally and externally by excelling in the V!VA culture. You will report and document all temperature readings, portion and production controls both in appropriate binders and to the Executive Chef and Culinary Services Manager as required, to ensure a seamless communication and support system. Ensure the appropriate methods of maintaining confidentiality and privacy of information are carried out in your day to day tasks and communication. Working closely with the Executive Chef to address, support and honor the needs of our current and prospective Community Members.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Prepares meals for Community Members and guests that align with the V!VAlicious Program
• Ensures food is ready to be served at required times
• Portions food to meet the Community Members dietary requirements
• Provide prompt, cooperative and friendly service to the Culinary Service Team
• Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling
• Maintain a clean and healthy work environment including participation in the cleaning of the kitchen
• Adhere to the V!VA Service Culture Standards while bringing your own natural personality to the position
• Report to work as scheduled and properly attired
• Protect own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety
• Actively participate in all training offered and seek opportunities to continue growing and learning and finding ways to contribute to Making Today Great! every day for everyone
• Live the Orange Dot V!VA Values and drive excellence in customer service throughout the community

Qualifications Include But Are Not Limited To

• Previous work experience in restaurant, retirement community, hotel, and/or banquet facility
• Post-secondary education in a culinary program an asset
• Certificate - Food Safety Awareness Program, as approved by a Public Health Unit
• WHMIS certification an asset but not required
• Valid police reference check/Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and some holidays
• Must possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods of time
• Willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with older adults
• Able to understand, articulate and live the V!VA Orange Dot Values
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English.

V!VA Retirement Communities welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Successful Applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.

V!VA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important. For this reason, V!VA Retirement Communities requires all new team members are vaccinated for COVID-19.

Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with V!VA Retirement’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.

Additional Information

• Wage: $25.70 / Hr
• We use AI tools in screening applications
• Vacancy Status: New