About us

Amenida Senior Community, established to provide exceptional care and a fulfilling lifestyle for seniors, offers a warm and supportive environment for more than 20 years. With a focus on personalized care, they emphasize independence and well-being through tailored services and engaging activities. Amenida prides itself on fostering a community where residents can thrive socially, emotionally, and physically, supported by dedicated staff who prioritize each individual's comfort and dignity.

Position: Cook

Reports to: General Manager 

Job Status: Full Time & Part Time - (9:30 am- 5:30 pm)

Location: 1645 Pickering Pkwy, Pickering, ON L1V 7E9

Pay: $18.90 to $22/hr

Must Have: Provide Proof of Flu Shots and Covid Vaccine Records 

Your Day to Day:

• Prepare all food items following the established menu.
• Plan cooking schedules to ensure optimal food quality and nutritional value.
• Modify food items to suit therapeutic or textured diets as required.
• Control portion sizes, ensuring recipe yields meet designated serving quantities.
• Follow directions from the Food Services Manager and document information in line with Policies & Procedures.
• Maintain proper food rotation in storage to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Ensure sanitary conditions by routinely cleaning the work area and adhering to safe food handling practices.
• Collaborate with the Food Services Manager on menu planning, recipes, food quality, production methods, and handling leftovers.
• Monitor temperatures of coolers, freezers, and prepared food to ensure safety standards are met.
• Prepare food for special catering events and gather necessary supplies for activities.
• Supervise designated staff and report issues or discrepancies to the Food Services Manager.
• Participate in facility in-service training sessions and departmental meetings.
• Perform cleaning and other assigned duties as directed by the Food Services Manager.
• Inspect food and supply deliveries, cross-checking stock against invoices, and report any errors or irregularities to the Food Services Manager.
• Read and interpret relevant departmental and interdepartmental communications.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education, training,
• Journeymen chefs papers or equivalent experience
• Experience in a la carte, banquets and cold & hot kitchen
• Experience in institutional cooking is an asset
• Food Safe Certificate
• Fluency in Korean, in addition to English, is required.

Nice To Have:

• Good health and free of communicable diseases.
• Ability to lift heavy items as needed.
• Capable of working under pressure in a warm, noisy environment.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to supervise others when necessary.
• Well-groomed with a high standard of personal hygiene.
• Adherence to high standards of sanitation and cleanliness.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and professionally when interacting with residents, staff, suppliers, volunteers, families, and guests.
• TB clearance.

Don’t hold back!—apply today, even if you do not tick every skills list. We cherish diverse skill sets, knowing your unique experiences and perspectives enrich our dynamic team.

About us

Amenida Senior Community, established to provide exceptional care and a fulfilling lifestyle for seniors, offers a warm and supportive environment for more than 20 years. With a focus on personalized care, they emphasize independence and well-being through tailored services and engaging activities. Amenida prides itself on fostering a community where residents can thrive socially, emotionally, and physically, supported by dedicated staff who prioritize each individual's comfort and dignity.

Position: Cook

Reports to: General Manager 

Job Status: Full Time & Part Time - (9:30 am- 5:30 pm)

Location: 1645 Pickering Pkwy, Pickering, ON L1V 7E9

Pay: $18.90 to $22/hr

Must Have: Provide Proof of Flu Shots and Covid Vaccine Records 

Your Day to Day:

• Prepare all food items following the established menu.
• Plan cooking schedules to ensure optimal food quality and nutritional value.
• Modify food items to suit therapeutic or textured diets as required.
• Control portion sizes, ensuring recipe yields meet designated serving quantities.
• Follow directions from the Food Services Manager and document information in line with Policies & Procedures.
• Maintain proper food rotation in storage to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Ensure sanitary conditions by routinely cleaning the work area and adhering to safe food handling practices.
• Collaborate with the Food Services Manager on menu planning, recipes, food quality, production methods, and handling leftovers.
• Monitor temperatures of coolers, freezers, and prepared food to ensure safety standards are met.
• Prepare food for special catering events and gather necessary supplies for activities.
• Supervise designated staff and report issues or discrepancies to the Food Services Manager.
• Participate in facility in-service training sessions and departmental meetings.
• Perform cleaning and other assigned duties as directed by the Food Services Manager.
• Inspect food and supply deliveries, cross-checking stock against invoices, and report any errors or irregularities to the Food Services Manager.
• Read and interpret relevant departmental and interdepartmental communications.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education, training,
• Journeymen chefs papers or equivalent experience
• Experience in a la carte, banquets and cold & hot kitchen
• Experience in institutional cooking is an asset
• Food Safe Certificate
• Fluency in Korean, in addition to English, is required.

Nice To Have:

• Good health and free of communicable diseases.
• Ability to lift heavy items as needed.
• Capable of working under pressure in a warm, noisy environment.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to supervise others when necessary.
• Well-groomed with a high standard of personal hygiene.
• Adherence to high standards of sanitation and cleanliness.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and professionally when interacting with residents, staff, suppliers, volunteers, families, and guests.
• TB clearance.

Don’t hold back!—apply today, even if you do not tick every skills list. We cherish diverse skill sets, knowing your unique experiences and perspectives enrich our dynamic team.