Prep Cook - Nutritious Senior Meals | Growth & Benefits

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

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