cook

Northern Health Region, Manitoba; The Pas; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Free parking

Job summary

The Northern Health Region invites applications for a Cook position at a Manitoba hospital. You will prepare and cook meals for patients and staff, ensuring nutritional accuracy, food safety, and timely service in a fast-paced clinical kitchen.

On-site role requires Cook Trade Certification or Red Seal, plus Safe Food Handling and Food Safety Certificates. You will manage inventory, order supplies, and work closely with dietitians and culinary staff to meet patient dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Cook-related certifications are required.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team and supervisors.
• Ability to organize kitchen operations in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals and dishes for patients and staff.
• Prepare dishes for customers with dietary restrictions or allergies.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Organized

Reliability

Education

Cook Trade Certification

Cook Red Seal Certificate

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

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

• 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