Prep Cook

Sienna Living; Kingston; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and vacation

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR - Share Ownership

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Continuous learning and growth

Welcoming culture

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living seeks a Prep Cook to join our Kingston kitchen team. You will work in a fast-paced environment, preparing nutritious meals while accommodating residents' dietary needs and cultural preferences.

You will help with equipment setup, food safety, and accuracy, supporting the Cook or Chef to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents every day. You will also assist with event setups, deliveries, and routine cleaning, while upholding health and safety standards and

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation, catering and special.
• Event preparation in Hospitality or Retirement Residences industry.
• Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Smart Serve Certificate is an asset.
• Must possess good public relations and communication skills.
• Physically able to lift and transfer heavy items and stand most of the shift.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit.
• Willing to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Sienna Senior Living may use AI to screen applicants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals following standardized recipes.
• Assist with setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Receive, check and store food deliveries per safety standards.
• Monitor quality and quantity of food supplies and report issues.
• Assist with delivery, setup and removal of food for events.
• Complete cleaning tasks according to schedules.

Skills

Food preparation

Public relations

Communication skills

Stamina

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve Certificate (asset)

Job description

Prep Cook

Waterford Kingston

Rate of Pay: $18.04 (As per the Collective Agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why you belong here:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• 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

What you’ll be doing:

You will be a welcomed team member, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Prep Cook, you will assist with preparing nutritious, high-quality meals while learning about residents’ dietary requirements, preferences, and cultural needs. You will contribute to creating enjoyable dining experiences that support residents’ health and well-being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit?

• Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
• Preparing food and ingredients following standardized recipes
• Providing for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities under the direct guidance of a Cook or Chef
• Receiving, checking and storing food and supply deliveries in accordance with food safety standards, Health and Safety standards and prescribed practices
• Monitoring quality and quantity of food supplies received and advising the Cook or Chef on duty of problems
• Reporting food, supply, and equipment needs to the Cook or Chef
• Assisting with the delivery, set-up and removal of food for special events, buffets and catered functions
• Completing assigned cleaning tasks according to instructions and cleaning schedules.
• Performing other duties as assigned

What you need to know:

• Minimum Grade 12 education
• Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation, catering and special
• Event preparation in the Hospitality or Retirement Residences industry
• Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Smart Serve Certificate is an asset
• Must possess good public relations and communication skills
• Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for the majority of the shift
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.