Prep Cook

Sienna Senior Living • Waterloo, IA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook assists with preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for residents while learning about their dietary requirements, preferences, and cultural needs. The role contributes to enjoyable dining experiences that support residents’ health and well-being and helps foster a culture focused on enabling residents to live fully every day. This is a casual, on-call position at Aspira Hygate Waterloo Retirement Living, with shifts picked up whenever needed.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• At least one year of experience in volume food preparation, catering, and special event preparation in the hospitality or retirement residences industry.
• Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Good public relations and communication skills.
• Positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence.
• Physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for most of the shift.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada or hold a valid work or study permit.
• Must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Nice To Haves

• Smart Serve Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and supplies for food preparation.
• Prepare food and ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Provide prescribed diets at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities under the direct guidance of a Cook or Chef.
• Receive, check, and store food and supply deliveries in accordance with food safety and health and safety standards and prescribed practices.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of received food supplies and advise the Cook or Chef on duty of problems.
• Report food, supply, and equipment needs to the Cook or Chef.
• Assist with delivery, setup, and removal of food for special events, buffets, and catered functions.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks according to instructions and cleaning schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Continuous learning and growth opportunities to develop skills and take on new challenges.
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED