Posted 6 days ago
Prep Cook
@ Sienna Senior Living
Kingston, Ontario
Overview
Sienna Senior Living is hiring a part-time Prep Cook at Waterford Kingston to help prepare nutritious meals for residents under the direction of a Cook or Chef. The work covers food preparation, receiving and storing deliveries, special events and cleaning. The posted rate is $18.04 per hour per the collective agreement.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare meals and ingredients from standardized recipes
- Follow residents' dietary requirements and portion control
- Receive, check and store food and supply deliveries
- Assist with special events, buffets and catered functions
- Complete assigned cleaning tasks
Requirements summary:
- Minimum Grade 12 education
- At least one year of volume food preparation or catering experience
- Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Good communication and public relations skills
- Ability to lift heavy, hot items and stand for most of the shift
- Pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Safe Food Handling Certificate, Smart Serve Certificate |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Stock or equity |
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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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Prep Cook
Waterford Kingston
Rate of Pay: $18.04 (As per the 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 Prep Cook, you will assist with preparing nutritious, high-quality meals while learning about residents’ dietary requirements, preferences, and cultural needs. 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?
• Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
• Preparing food and ingredients following standardized recipes
• Providing for prescribed diets, at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities under the direct guidance of a Cook or Chef
• Receiving, checking and storing food and supply deliveries in accordance with food safety standards, Health and Safety standards and prescribed practices
• Monitoring quality and quantity of food supplies received and advising the Cook or Chef on duty of problems
• Reporting food, supply, and equipment needs to the Cook or Chef
• Assisting with the delivery, set-up and removal of food for special events, buffets and catered functions
• Completing assigned cleaning tasks according to instructions and cleaning schedules.
• Performing other duties as assigned
What you need to know:
• Minimum Grade 12 education
• Minimum one year experience in volume food preparation, catering and special
• Event preparation in the Hospitality or Retirement Residences industry
• Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Smart Serve Certificate is an asset
• Must possess good public relations and communication skills
• Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for the majority of the shift
• 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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