Cook - Permanent Unscheduled Part Time (Casual)

Sienna Living; Elmira; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and vacation

Health & Dental benefits

RRSP with employer match

SOAR - Share Ownership & Reward

Employee Share Purchase Plan with mat.

Training and development

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Elmira, Ontario is seeking a part-time Cook at Barnswallow Place to join our on-site dining team. You will set up equipment, prepare meals and snacks according to production sheets and menus, and ensure prescribed diets are served safely and on time.

We value quality care and a respectful workplace, offering health benefits, RRSP matching, and ongoing training as part of a supportive culture that puts residents first.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Valid Safe Food Handling and/or Smart Serve certificates.
• Experience cooking in institutional settings (healthcare, retirement, or similar).
• Legally eligible to work in Canada; able to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepare meals according to production sheets and recipes.
• Provide meals for prescribed diets at correct temperatures and portions.
• Monitor food quality and report issues to leadership.
• Assist in orientation/training of new team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety awareness

Team player

Meal service

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve Certificate

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 2, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location 120 Barnswallow Drive Elmira, ON N3B2Y9, CAN

• On-site
• Individual Contributors
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: COOKP080317

Description

Cook Barnswallow Place Community - Elmira ON Rate of Pay: Rate of Pay: $25.47 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:

• 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 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

SiennaSeniorLivingiscommittedtocreatinganinclusiveenvironmentwhereallteammembersandresidents feellikethey belong.We seek applicants withawiderange ofabilities andwe provideanaccessiblecandidateexperience

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.