Cook - Permanent Unscheduled Part Time (Casual)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

RRSP with employer match

Share Ownership and Reward Program (SO

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Continuous learning and growth

Vacation package

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Elmira, ON is hiring a Cook to support daily meal production in our community setting. You will set up equipment, prepare meals according to menus, and ensure dietary guidelines are followed while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, RRSP matching, and opportunities for training. You will join a team dedicated to compassionate care and creating comfortable, nutritious dining experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Safe Food Handling and/or Smart Serve certificates.
• Experience cooking in institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality settings.
• Willingness to obtain Red Seal certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to production sheets and recipes.
• Ensure dietary requirements are met and portions are controlled.
• Monitor quality of food and advise on corrective actions.
• Assist in orientation and training of new team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

Dietary compliance

Training new staff

Education

Grade 12

Safe Food Handling

Smart Serve

College food prep

Job 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 Canadas 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 Canadas 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

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.