Cook - Casual

Sienna Senior Living; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits program

SOAR Share Ownership

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Continuous learning and growth

Welcoming culture

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living currently seeks a dedicated Cook for Aspira Hygate Waterloo. You will prepare nutritious meals, respect residents’ dietary needs, and contribute to enjoyable dining experiences in a supportive, caring home.

The role emphasizes high-quality service and teamwork within a compassionate senior care environment. Qualifications include Grade 12, Safe Food Handling/Smart Serve, and experience in institutional or health-care cooking.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cooking in fast-paced kitchen settings.
• Ability to meet dietary requirements and portion control.
• Monitor quality of food supplies and advise on corrective actions.
• Operational role in absence of team leader handling menu changes and purchases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow recipes, production sheets, and guidelines.
• Ensure food safety, proper temperatures, and portion control.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Quality control

Menu changes

Education

Grade 12

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve certificate

Job description

Cook

Aspira Hygate Waterloo

Rate of Pay: $21.17

This posting is for an existing vacancy

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

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 salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• 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.