Kitchen Assistant

locationOshawa, ON, 550 Bond St West categoryOther Job ID: KITCH076038 Part-Time Jun 16 2026

Kitchen Assistant (Part-time)

Aspira Bartlett 55+ Lifestyle Apartments

Rate of Pay: $18.08

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Shift: 1:00pm-7:00pm

Week one: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday

Week two: Sunday, Monday

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 Kitchen Assistant, you will support with meal service, table set-up, and clean-up. 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?

• Responsible for all aspects of hospitality style dining service utilizing the Ready, Set, Serve Program as it applies to the serveries area, setting, serving and cleaning tables

• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of food under the direction of the Chef

• Carrying out general cleaning duties and routines, including scraping, washing, stacking and storage of dishes

• Practicing and maintaining established standards for cleanliness and sanitation throughout all aspects of food preparation and service as required by the health department

• Promoting and tracking a la carte and wine service sales in accordance with prescribed procedures

• Performing other duties as assigned

What you need to know

• Grade 10 minimum education required

• Must have Smart Serve designation and one year experience in dining room service

• Proven customer service skills and excellent command of verbal and written English language

• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team

• Safe Food Handling Certification preferred

• 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.