Cook

Sienna Senior Living • Belleville, ON

16d • CA$21 • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

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
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• Must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while gaining an understanding of residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and cultural considerations.
• Contribute to creating enjoyable dining experiences that support residents’ health and well-being.
• Be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.
• Prepare meals and snacks in a fast-paced kitchen, following recipes, production sheets, and menu guidelines.
• Meet prescribed dietary requirements, proper food temperatures, and portion control while maintaining high quality standards.
• Monitor 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.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED