Cook

Cook 
Aspira Island Park Retirement Living, 18 Trent Drive, Campbellford ON K0L 1L0
Rate of Pay: $ $20.03/hr
This posting is for an existing vacancy

This is a Casual (on-call) position to pick up shifts when we are short-staffed.

We are looking for someone who would be available to pick up the following shifts:

• Tues 11:00am-7:00pm
• Wed 11:00am-7:00pm
• Thurs 11:00am-7:00pm

We are Sienna Senior Living, a publicly traded company 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 12,000 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.  

At Sienna Senior Living, our commitment to enhancing the daily lives of our residents extends far beyond clinical care.  Integral to this mission are our dedicated leaders and their teams who oversee vital functions such as culinary services, housekeeping, recreation, and maintenance.  These roles are not just jobs; they embody the heart and soul of our purpose-drive culture, one that is centered on cultivating happiness in daily life

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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 menu 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: 

• Experience with cooking in institutional, health care, restaurant, or hospitality
• Grade 12 minimum education required
• Must have the Food Handler Certificate OR willing to get within 30 days of start date;
• Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. 

Bonus points for having: 

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

What you need to know:

• 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
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

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