Cook I

Prairie Mountain Health; Birtle; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health seeks a Cook I to perform all aspects of health care food service, including production, portion control, and safe handling. You will prepare meals per menu and diet guidelines, monitor temperatures, and ensure leftovers are managed according to policy.

Under supervision, you’ll coordinate daily Nutrition Services operations, supervise staff, and participate in quality assurance. A strong emphasis on safety, confidentiality, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six months.
• Previous health care food service experience or cooking experience required.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated dexterity, speed and efficient work methods.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures.
• Ability to display independent judgment.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.
• French language an asset.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, coordinates the Nutrition Services for the facility, including daily supervision of staff and quality assurance processes.
• Prepares all food according to production schedules, standard recipes, quality standards, and portion control guidelines.
• Directs preparations for therapeutic or texture-modified foods and ensures menu adherence.
• Monitors temperatures and safe handling of foods to meet established goals.
• Assists with purchasing, receiving, checking and storage of food and supplies and reports damaged or missing goods.
• Mentors new employees and students; participates in orientation and training.
• Follows safe work procedures and maintains equipment cleanliness and efficiency.
• Completes necessary documentation and complies with regional and departmental policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dexterity

Speed

Organizational skills

Communication

Flexibility

Independent judgment

Cultural awareness

Confidentiality

French language

Education

Food handler cert Level 1

Healthcare food service or cooking experience

Experience/education combos considered

Job description

• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six (6) months
• Previous health care food service experience or cooking experience required
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Demonstrated dexterity, speed and efficient work methods
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• French language an asset

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six (6) months
• Previous health care food service experience or cooking experience required
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Demonstrated dexterity, speed and efficient work methods
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• French language an asset

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Nutrition Services Supervisor and/or Manager, the Cook I is responsible for performing the following activities according to related policies and procedures and any government regulations and legislation: all aspects of food service production and distribution to related areas with emphasis on portion control, waste control, proper sanitation and safety. The Cook I prepares all food according to menu and therapeutic specifications; monitors and ensures food is served at optimal temperatures and leftovers are properly used according to established regulations and policies. In the absence of the Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, oversees day-to-day activities of the Nutrition Services department, including the supervision of applicable staff and required quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

In the absence of the Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, assumes a leadership role in coordinating the Nutrition Services for the facility, including the daily supervision of the Nutrition Services staff at the facility level and required quality assurance processes. Ensures familiarity with all diets, the use of reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services. Prepares all food in accordance with production schedules, standard recipes, quality standards (taste, texture, presentation and appearance) and portion control guidelines. Prepares all food items as required for special and catered functions and other departmental programs (e.g. Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Program). Completes preparations for all therapeutic or texture-modified foods required. Adheres to the approved menu and therapeutic guidelines regarding the preparation and serving of therapeutic and/or texture-modified diets. Makes necessary changes to the client menus as directed in consultation with the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or Registered Dietitian. Monitors and records temperature of foods through storage, preparation and service to ensure established temperature goals are achieved or exceeded. Maintains safe and healthy food preparation environment through compliance with “Food Safety Code of Practice” standards. Ensures appropriate labeling, dating and storing or discarding of left overs, including hazardous food sample maintenance. Assists with purchasing, receiving, checking and storage of food and supplies as required. Responsible for reporting damaged or missing goods. Assists with planning, organizing and evaluating menu items. Follows established safe work procedures for all relevant equipment and tasks. Ensures all relevant equipment is clean and operating efficiently. Assists with inventory procedures. Assists/participates in departmental quality control audits and procedures. Participates in orientation, training and mentoring of new employees and students. Reports Maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, security issues and unsafe work conditions to the Supervisor or Manager. Completes all necessary documentation. Complies with all regional and departmental policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Overview:

• In the absence of the Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, assumes a leadership role in coordinating the Nutrition Services for the facility, including the daily supervision of the Nutrition Services staff at the facility level and required quality assurance processes.
• Ensures familiarity with all diets, the use of reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.
• Prepares all food in accordance with production schedules, standard recipes, quality standards (taste, texture, presentation and appearance) and portion control guidelines.
• Prepares all food items as required for special and catered functions and other departmental programs (e.g. Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Program).
• Completes preparations for all therapeutic or texture-modified foods required.
• Adheres to the approved menu and therapeutic guidelines regarding the preparation and serving of therapeutic and/or texture-modified diets.
• Makes necessary changes to the client menus as directed in consultation with the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or Registered Dietitian.
• Monitors and records temperature of foods through storage, preparation and service to ensure established temperature goals are achieved or exceeded.
• Maintains safe and healthy food preparation environment through compliance with “Food Safety Code of Practice” standards.
• Ensures appropriate labeling, dating and storing or discarding of left overs, including hazardous food sample maintenance.
• Assists with purchasing, receiving, checking and storage of food and supplies as required. Responsible for reporting damaged or missing goods.
• Assists with planning, organizing and evaluating menu items.
• Follows established safe work procedures for all relevant equipment and tasks.
• Ensures all relevant equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
• Assists with inventory procedures.
• Assists/participates in departmental quality control audits and procedures.
• Participates in orientation, training and mentoring of new employees and students.
• Reports Maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, security issues and unsafe work conditions to the Supervisor or Manager. Completes all necessary documentation.
• Complies with all regional and departmental policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.