Cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals while adhering to dietary needs and menu guidelines. They also monitor food supplies and may assume departmental operations in the absence of the team leader.

Job details

Part Time Cook Aspira Kingsmere Retirement Living Rate of Pay:$21.79 This posting is for an existing vacancy Week 1 Sunday Friday Week 2 Friday Saturday 11:30am -7:00pm 21 hours bi-weekly with possibility of picking up extra shifts 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: 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. 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 • 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 Cook, you will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while gaining an understanding of residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and cultural considerations. 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? • You have hands-on experience preparing meals and snacks in a fast-paced kitchen, following recipes, production sheets, and menu guidelines. • You understand the importance of meeting prescribed dietary requirements, proper food temperatures, and portion control while maintaining high quality standards. • 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 menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers What you need to know: • 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 • 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.

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals while adhering to dietary needs and menu guidelines. They also monitor food supplies and may assume departmental operations in the absence of the team leader.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of a Grade 12 education and a valid Safe Food Handling or Smart Serve certificate. Previous experience in institutional, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality cooking is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Vacation package • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Share ownership and reward program • Employee share purchase plan • Continuous learning and growth

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Menu planning
• Dietary requirements
• Food safety
• Portion control
• Kitchen operations
• Quality control
• Recipe adherence
• Inventory management
• Employment Equity
• Continuous Development
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Quality Monitoring
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cooking
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Operations
• Restaurant Operation
• Senior Living

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant