Cook I (Addictions Services)

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Ste. Rose du Lac; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Cook I for the Addictions Services - Willard Monson House in Ste. Rose du Lac. You will prepare food per menu and therapeutic specifications, monitor temperatures, and oversee daily kitchen activities to ensure safety and quality in a healthcare setting.

The role requires Grade 12, a Food Handler Certificate Level 1, and healthcare cooking experience or related work. A trauma-informed approach to addictions issues is essential, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (MB Standards) required.
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Understanding of Addictions related issues, including trauma-informed approach.
• Healthcare food service or cooking experience required.
• Other education/experience combinations will be considered.
• Demonstrated dexterity, speed and efficient work methods.
• Strong organizational and independent work abilities.
• Good communication skills and flexibility to adapt procedures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food in accordance with production schedules, standard recipes and quality standards.
• Ensures meals follow therapeutic guidelines and texture-modified diets when required.
• Provides alternatives for clients with allergies and monitors food temperatures.
• Maintains safe, clean kitchen environment following Food Safety Code of Practice.
• Assists with purchasing, receiving and storage of food and supplies as needed.
• Participates in menu planning, inventory, and quality control audits.
• Supports orientation and training of new staff and students.
• Reports maintenance needs and safety issues to supervisor.

Skills

Addictions awareness

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Independent work

Dexterity

Education

Grade 12 (MB Standards)

Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1

Tools

Thermal food thermometers

Job description

Requisition ID: 415165

Position Number: 4WMHptreCOOK1U-99

Posting End Date: November 17, 2026

City: Ste. Rose du Lac

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Regional Programs

Department / Unit: Addictions Services - Willard Monson House

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

FTE: 0.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 8.0

Salary: As per collective agreement

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Supervisor, 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 clients 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. The Cook I oversees day-to-day activities of the kitchen, including quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (MB Standards)
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within 6 months
• Understanding of Addictions related issues; including operating in a trauma-informed manner
• 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 basisis

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adheres to the approved menu and therapeutic guidelines regarding the preparation and serving of therapeutic and/or texture-modified diets.
• Provides alternative meals for clients with reported allergies.
• 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.
• Sundry duties as assigned.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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