Cook

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. In this role, you will ensure the dietary needs of residents are met by preparing and cooking meals according to standardized recipes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cooking, particularly in institutional settings, and hold a valid Food Handler's certificate. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values excellent and equitable health care. If you are passionate about food and service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a Food Handler's certificate and high school education.
• Experience in cooking and dietary departments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to approved menu and recipes.
• Meet ongoing dietary needs of the facility.

Skills

Cooking Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

English Proficiency

Education

High School Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Institutional Cooking Training

Job description

Requisition ID: 380368

Position Number: 21005051

Posting End Date: May 10, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Golden West Centennial Lodge

Department / Unit: Dietary - GWCL

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 05/23/2025

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $23.012 , $23.700 , $24.412 , $25.145 , $25.900 , $26.677

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Coordinator, Resident Services, the Cook meets the ongoing dietary needs of the facility by preparing and cooking food according to the approved menu and standardized recipes.

Experience

• Experience in a cooking and/or supervisory capacity in a dietary department an asset.
• Experience with therapeutic diets an asset.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards required.
• Training in institutional cooking including certificate/diploma from:
  • Recognized community college.
  • High school with cooking experience in an institutional setting.
• Successful completion of, or completion within the probation period, of a recognized food handling course (i.e., Food Handler's) is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Food Handler's certificate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be able to speak, read and write effectively in English.
• Ability to use metric weights and measures and computerized scales is required.
• Must be capable of organizing and prioritizing assigned tasks within set service time.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently in a time sensitive environment.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves bending, lifting, stretching, standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Exposure to temperature variations (heat and cold) and noise.
• Exposure to chemical cleaning supplies.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.