Cook - Perm Casual

Sienna Senior Living; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & Dental benefits program

RRSP with employer match

Share Ownership and Reward Program (SO

Employee Share Purchase Plan with 2

Continuous learning and growth

Welcoming culture

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Cook for Cawthra Gardens Community in Mississauga to prepare meals in accordance with menus and diet plans for residents. Starting rate is $24.94 per hour under the collective agreement.

The role emphasizes safe handling, portion control and consistent quality, with opportunities to grow within a compassionate care environment. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to enriching daily life for residents, participating in daily kitchen operations,

Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum education required.
• Valid Safe Food Handling and/or Smart Serve certificates.
• Experience cooking in institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality settings.
• Pass Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario) and Criminal Records Check (BC).
• Willingness to pursue Red Seal certification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to production sheets and recipes.
• Provide meals according to prescribed diets and portion sizes.
• Monitor quality of food supplies and report issues.
• In absence of the team leader, handle department operations and purchasing.
• Assist in orientation and training of new team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Grade 12

College food prep program (adv)

Job description

Cook

Cawthra Gardens Community - Mississauga

Starting Rate: $24.94 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for a new vacancy.

We are Sienna Senior Living, a publicly traded company 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!

If this resonates with you, please keep reading!

What Sienna Offers

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. And 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


• RRSP with employer match


• 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

The first day will impact in the following ways:

• 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

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


• 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 For Having

• 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

• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position