Assistant Cook

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Arborg; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Arborg is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the preparation, portioning, and service of meals for patients, staff, and visitors. Duties include texture-modified meals, maintaining safety standards, and upholding sanitation and service quality.

The role requires Grade 11 education, a valid Food Handlers Certificate, and at least three years of commercial food service experience, preferably in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 11 education required.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required (must be obtained within six months of employment). Re-certification must be current and valid.
• Knowledge in the areas of therapeutic diets and texture modification.
• Minimum of three years commercial food services experience, preferably in a health care setting and/or experience in quantity cooking.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Ability to perform physical and mental aspects of the position.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Manager, Support Services and Cook, the Assistant Cook prepares, serves, and portions food for patients, residents, staff, volunteers, Meals on Wheels, and visitors.
• Ensures safety, sanitation, and quality control in food handling and service.
• Provides courteous customer service and supports organizational mission and values.

Skills

Food service experience

Communication skills

Safety & sanitation

English communication

Education

Grade 11 education

Job description

Requisition ID: 414549

Position Number: Assistant Cook

Posting End Date: Casual

City: Arborg

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Arborg and District Health Centre

Department / Unit: Support Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

FTE: 0.00

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Support Services and Cook, the Assistant Cook performs the assigned duties for the provision of regular, therapeutic and texture modified meals related to patients/ residents, staff, volunteers, Meals on Wheels, Supportive Housing, Adult Day, visitors, and catering and complies with standards, Policy and Procedures and Health regulations. These duties include preparation, serving, receiving and portion control of the food. Duties are performed while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation. Courteous and effective customer service is a critical component of this position. The position of Assistant Cook functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 11 education required.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required (must be obtained within six months of employment). Re-certification must be current and valid.
• Knowledge in the areas of therapeutic diets and texture modification.
• Minimum of three years commercial food services experience, preferably in a health care setting and or experience in quantity cooking.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Ability to perform physical and mental aspects of the position.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.