Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant
Aspira Mayfair Terrace Retirement Living - 2267 Kelly Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 6N4
Rate of Pay: $21.38/hr
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This is a Permanent Part-Time position with 12 hours bi-weekly.

Schedule: Mon 12:00pm-6:30pm.

We are looking for someone who is also available to pick up shifts throughout the week when needed.

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 wage
• 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 Kitchen Assistant, you will support residents’ health and well-being by assisting with meal preparation and service, ensuring a safe, clean, and pleasant dining experience every day. 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 team leader
• 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 advises the team leader on duty of problems
• Reporting food, supply, and equipment needs to the team leader
• 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, or willing to obtain upon hire
• 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.