Cook/Baker

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Churchill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Churchill is seeking a casual cook/baker to ensure dietary needs are met daily for patients, staff and guests at Churchill Health Centre.

The role requires prior hospital and dietary/food service experience, Grade 12 or equivalent, and a recognized food preparation program. A Food Handler’s Certificate and WHMIS knowledge are needed; duties include safe meal prep and adherence to therapeutic diets.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge and/or certification in WHMIS.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Manager of Support Services, the cook/baker ensures the dietary needs of patients, employees, and customers are met on a daily basis.
• Prepare and serve meals to patients per dietary plans and safety standards.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning and maintaining sanitation and stock levels.

Skills

Therapeutic diets

WHMIS

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food preparation program

Job description

Requisition ID: 411444
Position Number: 20039781
Posting End Date: September 30, 2026
City: Churchill
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: Churchill Health Centre
Department / Unit: Dietary - CR
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: 09/28/2026
FTE: Casual
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 12.00
Annual Base Hours: 2080
Salary: $22.182, $22.835, $23.506, $24.195, $24.906, $25.639

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Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager of Support Services, the cook/baker ensures the dietary needs of patients, employees, and customers are met on a daily basis.

Experience

• Previous experience working in a hospital setting.
• Previous experience in a dietary/food service setting.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized food preparation program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Food Handler’s Certificate.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge and/or certification in WHMIS.

Physical Requirements

• Bending and lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
• Use of sharp tools such as knives and industrial equipment.
• Long periods of time standing during each shift.
• Exposure to different chemicals.

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, Prairie Crocus Manor, 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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.