Cook
- Grimsby, ON, L3M 1P7, Canada
Rate of Pay: $18.17 · Full-time
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- Pay
- Rate of Pay: $18.17
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Full-Time Cook
Aspira Lincoln Park Retirement Living
Rate of Pay: $18.17
This posting is for a new position.
Shift Dates/Times: 8 shifts/60 hours bi-weekly
Thursday: 11am-7pm
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Monday: 6:30am- 2:30pm
Tuesday: 6:30am -2:30pm
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Thursday: 6:30am - 2:30pm
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals and snacks in accordance with recipes, production sheets, menu guidelines, and residents’ dietary needs. Monitor food quality and safety, and when the team leader is absent, oversee departmental operations, including menu changes and authorized purchasing.
Requirements
A minimum of Grade 12 education, a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate and/or Smart Serve certificate, and cooking experience in an institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality setting are required. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Recipe Following
- Menu Guidelines
- Food Safety
- Dietary Requirements
- Food Temperature Control
- Portion Control
- Food Quality Monitoring
- Kitchen Operations
- Menu Changes
- Food and Supply Purchasing
- Resident Dietary Needs
- Cultural Considerations
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Vacation Package
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Share Ownership and Reward Program
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
- Continuous Learning and Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Cooking
- Meal Preparation
- Snacks
- Recipes
- Production Sheets
- Menu Guidelines
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Smart Serve Certificate
- Food Safety
- Dietary Requirements
- Food Temperatures
- Portion Control
- Food Quality
- Institutional Cooking
- Health Care
- Hospitality
- Menu Changes
- Food Purchasing
- Authorized Suppliers
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Retirement Living
- Resident Well-Being