Assistant Cook

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Beausejour; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking an Assistant Cook for the Supportive Housing unit. You will prepare, serve and portion meals, including regular, therapeutic and texture-modified options, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Under supervision of the Manager, Support Services and Cook, you will provide courteous service to patients, residents, staff and visitors and ensure compliance with Health regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required (must be obtained within six months).
• Knowledge in therapeutic diets and texture modification.
• Minimum of three years commercial food services experience, preferably in a health care setting.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion and serve regular, therapeutic and texture-modified meals.
• Receive and portion control meals for patients, residents, staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Maintain high standards of safety and sanitation.
• Provide courteous and effective customer service aligned with the Authority's values.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Equipment operation

Satisfactory employment record

Job description

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Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Stony Plains Terrace

Department / Unit: Supportive Housing

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 12/09/2026 - 11/17/2027

FTE: 1.00

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:

• 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.

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 Authorityvalues 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.