Aspira Pacifica Retirement Living - 2525 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V4P 0C8
Rate of Pay: $21.54/hr This posting is for a new position .
Aspira Pacifica Retirement Living - 2525 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V4P 0C8 Rate of Pay: $21.54/hr This posting is for a new position . This is a Permanent Part-Time position with 60 hours biweekly.
Sunday 11:00AM-7:00PM
Monday 11:00AM-7:00PM
Tuesday OFF
Wednesday OFF
Thursday OFF
Friday 10:30AM-6:30PM
Saturday 10:30AM-6:30PM
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 were 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 wage 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 quick-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Second 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.
Reviews daily menus and preparation list and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food following recipes or directions. Ensures food is served at appropriate temperatures and in portion controlled quantities
Inspects food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices; Monitors to ensure proper receiving, storage and rotation of food products so as to comply with health department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers
Completes all necessary documentation/ audits (food and refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine temperatures if applicable, menu changes) as assigned
Monitors quality of food supplies received and advises Executive Chef of problems. Reports food, supply, and equipment needs to the Executive Chef or First Cook
Alerts the Executive Chef to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action
Assists in the orientation and training of new food and beverage team members
In the absence of the First Cook, assumes responsibility for departmental operations including menu changes as necessary,



requisitions and purchases food and other supplies from authorized suppliers
Advises Executive Chef of all team member incidents that may result in an Occupational Accident Claim, any concerns with the physical plant, incidents or injuries and completes required reports
Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents
To participate actively in planning /preparing special occasion and theme meal days
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
Minimum (1) one year experience in volume food preparation in the hospitality or seniors living industry
Minimum Grade 12 or equivalency
Must be sensitive to the dietary needs of seniors
Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the home
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
Must have a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate and/or Smart Serve Certificate
All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Record Check
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Some post-secondary training from a recognized institution in food preparation
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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Second Cook (British Columbia)
🏢 Sienna Senior Living
📍 British Columbia