Cook - Permanent Part Time Evenings

Sienna Senior Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living seeks a Cook to prepare nutritious meals and ensure high food safety standards for seniors' residences in Ontario. The role involves cooking, training staff, and managing departmental operations as needed. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, relevant certifications, and a passion for service.

Benefits

Competitive salary and vacation package

Health & Dental benefits

RRSP with employer match

Continuous learning and growth programs

A welcoming culture valuing diversity

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education required.
• Must have valid Safe Food Handling and/or Smart Serve certificates.
• Experience in cooking for institutional or hospitality settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks following recipes and portion controls.
• Monitor food quality and manage supplies.
• Train new team members and oversee operations in the team leader's absence.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Education

Grade 12 minimum

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve Certificate

Recognized college food preparation program

Job description

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:

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

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

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

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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