cook

Northern Health Region, Manitoba; The Pas; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Free parking available

Job summary

Northern Health Region in Manitoba is seeking an on-site cook to prepare meals for patients and staff in a hospital setting. You will follow dietitian instructions to prepare regular and special meals, manage inventory, and ensure cleanliness and food safety throughout the kitchen.

Ideal candidates hold a Cook Trade Certification and Red Seal, with Safe Food Handling and Food Safety Certifications, and have attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Formal cooking training or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience in a hospital/medical setting is an asset
• On-site role with no remote work requirement

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes as required
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances
• Prepare special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Order supplies and equipment
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Client focus

Dependability

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Order supplies and equipment
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Supervision

• Cook (general)

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Free parking available