Cook | Permanent Part-Time | 30 hours biweekly

Sienna Senior Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & vacation

Health & dental

RRSP matching

SOAR program

Employee share plan

Learning & growth

Diverse culture

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a part-time Cook to join our team. The role supports resident meals, follows production sheets and maintains food safety standards.

The position offers bi-weekly 30 hours, a competitive rate of $22.18 per hour under the collective agreement, and benefits such as health, RRSP, and opportunities for growth within a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 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 (Ontario) and Criminal Records Check (British Columbia).
• Graduate of a recognized college food preparation program and Red Seal certification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Preparing meals and snacks according to production sheets, recipes and other menu documentation.
• Providing for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities.
• Maintaining quality of food supplies and advising on corrective action.
• In the absence of the team leader, assuming responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes and purchases.
• Assisting in the orientation and training of new team members.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary skills

Education

Grade 12

Safe Food Handling

Smart Serve

Job description

Cook | Permanent Part-Time

• 30hrs bi-weekly

• Cook PT 6am-2pm Sat, Sun, Thus, Tue (30 hours biweekly)

Rate of Pay: $22.18(as per collective agreement)

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 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!

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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 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.