Senior Living Cook: Create Nutritious Meals for Residents

Sienna Senior Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and vacation

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR (Share Ownership and Reward)

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Continuous learning and growth

Welcoming culture

Job summary

Aspira Wildpine Retirement Living is seeking a passionate Cook to ensure nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will follow recipes and dietary guidelines while paying attention to portion control and food safety in a busy kitchen.

You will work part-time shifts including evenings and weekends, contributing to enjoyable dining experiences that support residents' health, dignity and daily happiness.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience preparing meals and snacks in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to meet prescribed dietary requirements and maintain proper food temperatures.
• Monitor quality of food supplies and advise on corrective actions.
• Take responsibility for department operations in absence of the team leader, including menu changes and purchases.
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada and pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• As a Cook, prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while considering residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and cultural considerations.
• Contribute to creating enjoyable dining experiences that support residents' health and well-being.
• Be a strong contributor to the home culture, helping residents live fully every day.

Skills

Cooking in fast-paced kitchen

Dietary requirements understanding

Portion control

Quality standards

Education

Grade 12

Safe Food Handling Certificate/Smart Serve

Job description

Aspira Wildpine Retirement Living is seeking a passionate Cook to ensure nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will follow recipes and dietary guidelines while paying attention to portion control and food safety in a busy kitchen.

You will work part-time shifts including evenings and weekends, contributing to enjoyable dining experiences that support residents' health, dignity and daily happiness.