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Cook

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Milton, Ontario

Part-time
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Overview

Aspira Martindale Gardens Retirement Living is hiring a part-time Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, following dietary needs, recipes and menu guidelines. The role includes monitoring food supply quality and covering team leader duties in their absence. Pay is $21.57 per hour as per the collective agreement, and a Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for residents
  • Follow recipes, production sheets and menu guidelines
  • Monitor food supply quality and advise team leader
  • Assume kitchen responsibility in team leader's absence

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 minimum education
  • Valid Safe Food Handling and/or Smart Serve certificate
  • Hands-on cooking experience in institutional, health care, restaurant or hospitality
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada
  • Pass a Vulnerable Sector Check

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-06-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen, Care home
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
Licences & certificationsSafe Food Handling Certificate, Smart Serve
Background checksvulnerable sector
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedStock or equity

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Job description

Cook
Aspira Martindale Gardens Retirement Living
Rate of Pay: $21.57 ( As per collective agreement )
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.

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