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Cook

  • Grimsby, ON, L3M 1P7, Canada

Rate of Pay: $18.81 · Full-time

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Pay
Rate of Pay: $18.81
Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Full-Time Cook 

Aspira Lincoln Park Retirement Living 

Rate of Pay: $18.81

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

The cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals while adhering to dietary needs and safety standards. They also contribute to the overall dining experience and may oversee departmental operations in the absence of a 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, or hospitality cooking is required, along with the ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Menu planning
  • Dietary requirements
  • Food safety
  • Portion control
  • Kitchen operations
  • Inventory management
  • Quality control
  • Team collaboration

Benefits

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

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Categories

  • Food & Beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality

Keywords

  • Cook
  • Food Preparation
  • Retirement Living
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Smart Serve
  • Dietary Requirements
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Portion Control
  • Food Safety
  • Institutional Cooking
  • Hospitality
  • Healthcare
  • Menu Guidelines
  • Production Sheets
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Employment Equity

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