Cook | Permanent, Casual

Sienna Senior Living; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits program

RRSP with employer match

Share Ownership and Reward Program (SO

Employee Share Purchase Plan with co.‑

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is hiring a Cook for The Cascades in Chilliwack, BC. You will prepare meals according to menus, ensure safety and quality, and support residents with nutritious options.

The role offers a competitive wage of $29.24 per hour, comprehensive Health & Dental benefits, RRSP with employer match, and opportunities for continuous learning within a welcoming team. Candidates must have Grade 12, Safe Food Handling and/or Smart Serve certificates, and experience in institutional

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Must hold Safe Food Handling and/or Smart Serve certificates.
• Experience cooking in institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality settings.
• Positive attitude aligned with residence goals and standards.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada or hold a valid work permit.
• Must pass Vulnerable Sector or Criminal Record checks.

Responsibilities

• Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Preparing meals and snacks according to production sheets and recipes.
• Providing prescribed diets at proper temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities.
• Monitoring quality of food supplies and advising on corrective actions.
• Assuming department operations in the absence of the team leader.
• Assisting in orientation and training of new team members.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Institutional cooking

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Grade 12

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve certificate

Job description

Cook

The Cascades, Chilliwack, BC

This posting is for an existing vacancy

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 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.

If this resonates with you, please keep reading!

What Sienna Offers

• 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

As a Cook your typical 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 enu 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
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province

Additional Qualifications That Would Be Considered An Asset

• Graduate of a recognized college food preparation program and willing to Red Seal certify

Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience.

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

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Wage Leveling rate of pay $29.24 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates.