Posted 29 days ago
First Cook
@ Sienna Senior Living
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Sienna Senior Living is hiring a casual First Cook to pick up on-call shifts at Aspira Pacifica Retirement Living in Surrey, BC, on any day of the week. The role prepares scratch-made meals for residents, directs second cooks and stewards, and handles food ordering, inventory and food-safety records. The posting states a wage of $27.06/hr and flexibility for early, evening and weekend shifts.
Pay:
$27.06 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare scratch-made meals for residents using seasonal menus
- Direct second cooks and stewards in preparation and plating
- Assume routine kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence
- Order food and supplies and maintain required records
- Monitor food storage, temperatures and sanitation
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3 years' hospitality or seniors living experience
- Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Red Seal or culinary diploma is an asset
- Experience with large quantity and catering preparation
- Strong verbal and written English communication
- Flexibility for early, evening and weekend shifts
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Safe Food Handling Certificate |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Culinary arts |
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Sienna Senior Living
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Cultivating happiness in daily life
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At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes. Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 100+ high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 15,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting. Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.
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At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes. Sienna is one of Canada’s…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1972 |
| Specialties | Retirement LivingLong-Term CareConsulting ServicesManagement ServicesResidential CareComplex CareIndependent LivingAssisted Livingand Memory Care |
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First Cook - CASUAL
Aspira Pacifica Retirement Living - 2525 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V4P 0C8
Wage: $27.06/hr
This vacancy is for a new posting.
This is a Permanent Casual (On-Call) position to pick up shifts whenever needed.
We are looking for someone who would be able to pick up any of the below shifts for any day of the week:
- 7:00AM-3:00PM
- 11:00AM-7:00PM
As a First Cook your typical day will impact in the following ways:
- Visually inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and other food products of the highest possible standard in the preparation of all menu items.
- Prepares food items for residents using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner based on rotational seasonal menus
- Subject matter expert in scratch cooking skills (e.g. mother sauces, stocks, starch and vegetable, homemade desserts). Enjoys teaching and coaching.
- Provides for meals at appropriate temperatures, with attractive presentations, balanced taste and in portion controlled quantities.
- Monitors to ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with health department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers of kitchen and service.
- In the absence of the Executive Chef assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations, makes menu changes as necessary, requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers and maintains records as directed.
- Provides direction to Second Cooks and Stewards in food preparation procedures, prep work, and plating of food. Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment at all times.
- Adheres to department policies and procedures for department including sanitation, safety, and quality assurance. Completes all necessary documentation (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures).
- Assists and directs with daily cleaning duties as scheduled.
- Assists with quarterly food inventory count. Ensures the FIFO rule is followed.
- Assists in the orientation and training of kitchen team members.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Must haves:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the hospitality or seniors living sector.
- Red Seal designation or a diploma from a culinary program at a recognized college is an asset.
- A valid Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Must possess good public relations and communication skills.
- Experience in large quantity food, catering and special event preparation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel an asset.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills required. All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check
- Bonus Points for having: Experience working with food ordering systems.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
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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