Cook I - (220712)

Island Health; Port McNeill; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Port McNeill is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare food, manage meal trays, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. The role requires effective communication and physical ability to perform various tasks, including operating kitchen equipment. Candidates must have graduated from a recognized cooking program and possess skills in effective interaction and organization. This position is vital to ensuring patient satisfaction through quality meal service.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking or equivalent education/training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various food items by grilling, steaming, baking, and more.
• Set up trays, portion food, and manage meal service wagons.
• Operate the dishwashing machine and perform cleaning duties.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Effective interpersonal skills

Physical ability for the duties

Work organization skills

Equipment operation skills

Education

Graduation from a recognized 12-month cooking program

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate, prepares various food items by methods such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking and sets up trays, portions out food, delivers, collects and unloads meal service wagons, operates dishwashing machine and performs cleaning duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.