STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Many of you know us when you see us—but how many truly know the team behind our centre? Over the next few months, we thought it would be fun to introduce the WE Seniors staff to our members.
So it only feels right to kick off our staff introductions with the amazing team behind our Community Café!
Cammy — Kitchen Assistant
What is your role and a typical day?
I help complete all kitchen tasks for the day and support the team so meals run smoothly.
How long have you been with WESeniors?
2 years.
What music plays in your car?
Pop songs.
What part of your work do you enjoy most?
Seeing our guests enjoy the food and leave happy.
What are you proud of?
Our kitchen team working together to cook delicious meals.
Something surprising about your job?
Not that I can think of.
Hobbies?
Yoga and watching movies.
What have you learned from seniors?
People don’t mind your nationality — they are welcoming and happy to chat.
A life lesson you follow?
Be happy every day, even when you face difficulties.
If you could master a new skill?
Eat a lot of delicious food without gaining weight!
Favorite song or book?
Favorite song: “This Is Me” (from The Greatest Showman)
Pickleball vs members?
I will lose!
Ray — Chef
What is your role and a typical day?
I prepare and oversee daily meals, manage food safety, organize the kitchen, and work with the team to make sure meals are ready on time and enjoyable for members.
How long have you been with WESeniors?
Since September 2024.
What music plays in your car?
Depends on my mood — sometimes relaxing, sometimes upbeat electronic music.
What part of your work do you enjoy most?
Seeing members enjoy meals I prepared. It’s rewarding to support their well-being through food.
What are you proud of?
Adjusting meals to members’ preferences and receiving positive feedback when they request dishes again.
Something surprising about your job?
Cooking is only part of it — planning, timing, nutrition, safety, and coordination matter just as much.
Hobbies?
Reading and spending time with friends and family over meals.
Favorite memory?
Not that I can think of.
What have you learned from seniors?
Patience and appreciating small moments — a smile can change someone’s day.
If you could master a new skill?
Playing piano or guitar to relax after work.
Favorite book or song?
The Flavor Bible.
Pickleball vs members?
I’d probably lose — but have fun!
Mark — Kitchen Assistant
What is your role and a typical day?
I prepare ingredients, wash dishes, support the chef during service, and keep the kitchen organized.
How long have you been with WESeniors?
Since mid-January 2026.
What music plays in your car?
Pop music.
What part of your work do you enjoy most?
Baking cookies and muffins.
What are you proud of?
Keeping the kitchen clean and helping during busy times.
Something surprising about your job?
There is a lot of preparation behind the scenes before food is served.
Hobbies?
Basketball and pickleball.
Favorite memory?
I just started — but I’m excited to create many good memories!
What have you learned from seniors?
No job is easy — you need love and passion for what you do.
If you could master a new skill?
Baking cakes because my wife loves them.
Favorite song or book?
“Born for You”
Pickleball vs members?
Winning!