Cook

Sienna Senior Living•Waterloo, IA

16d•$18 - $21

About The Position

We are Sienna Senior Living, a publicly traded company (TSX:SIA) and one of Canada’s leading owners and operators of seniors’ residences. We offer care, support, services and housing in Retirement and Long Term Care to seniors/residents and their families. And we truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity and respect. At Sienna, we empower our team members to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. We provide our team members the tools and support to deliver excellent clinical care and elevate the resident experience through choice, personalization, and community engagement. If this resonates with you, please keep reading! This is a Permanent Full-Time position with 75 hours bi-weekly Schedule Rotation: Week 1 Sun 10:00am - 6:00pm Mon OFF Tue 10:00am - 6:00pm Wed 10:00am - 6:00pm Thu 10:00am - 6:00pm Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm Sat off Week 2 Sun OFF Mon 10:00am - 6:00pm Tue 10:00am - 6:00pm Wed 10:00am - 6:00pm Thu 10:00am - 6:00pm Fri OFF Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm What Sienna Offers: 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. And 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 • RRSP with employer match • 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 As a Cook your typical day will impact in the following ways: • Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation • Preparing meals and snacks according to production sheets, recipes and other menu document as provided • Providing for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities • 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 enu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers • Assisting in the orientation and training of new team members • Performing other duties as assigned Must haves: • 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 • Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence • You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit • You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province Additional qualifications that would be considered an asset: • Graduate of a recognized college food preparation program and willing to Red Seal certify Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position. Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

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
Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence
You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit
You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a recognized college food preparation program and willing to Red Seal certify

Responsibilities

Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
Preparing meals and snacks according to production sheets, recipes and other menu document as provided
Providing for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities
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 enu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers
Assisting in the orientation and training of new team members
Performing other duties as assigned

Benefits

A competitive salary and vacation package
Health & Dental benefits program
RRSP with employer match
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

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