Cook
- Simcoe, ON, Canada
Cook - PT Aspira Cedar Crossing Retirement Living Rate of Pay: $20.81 · Part-time
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- Cook - PT Aspira Cedar Crossing Retirement Living Rate of Pay: $20.81
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Cook - PT
Aspira Cedar Crossing Retirement Living
Rate of Pay: $20.81
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Schedule:
Week 1: Sun. 11:30 am - 7:30 pm, Mon. 6:00 am - 2:00 pm, Fri. 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
Week 2: Mon. 11:30 am - 7:30 pm, Fri. 6:00 am - 2:00 pm, Sat 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
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 at Sienna Senior Living will prepare healthy, tasty meals for seniors while following their diet needs and food safety rules. They will also check incoming food quality, order supplies and run the kitchen when the team leader is away.
Requirements
Candidates need Grade 12, hands-on cooking experience in a fast-paced kitchen, and a valid Safe Food Handling or Smart Serve certificate. They must be eligible to work in Canada and pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Recipe execution
- Production sheets
- Menu planning
- Dietary restriction knowledge
- Portion control
- Food temperature control
- Food safety
- Food quality inspection
- Supplier ordering
- Inventory management
- Kitchen operations
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Institutional cooking
- Health care food service
Benefits
- Health and dental benefits
- Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
- Employee share purchase plan with company match
- Continuous learning and growth
Categories
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Cook
- Chef
- Kitchen
- Food preparation
- Senior living
- Retirement residence
- Long-term care
- Institutional cooking
- Health care food service
- Dietary requirements
- Food safety
- Safe Food Handling
- Smart Serve
- Recipes
- Menu planning
- Food purchasing
- Inventory
- Hospitality
- Restaurant
- Cafeteria
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Stock or equity
Licences and certifications
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Smart Serve
Tools
- Production sheets