Cook II

Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information; Botwood; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services seeks a Cook II at the DHT - Doctor Hugh Twomey Health Center in Botwood. Responsibilities include preparing meals for residents and staff, and assisting in serving both regular and special diets while following written and oral instructions.

The role requires a high school diploma, a Central Health Commercial Cooking course, and demonstrated experience as a general duty cook in a large-scale operation. A conduct certificate is also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent as recognized by NL Dept of Education.
• Completion of a Central Health-approved Commercial Cooking course.
• Demonstrated experience as a general duty cook in a large-scale operation.
• Demonstrates NL Health Services values: ICARE.
• A satisfactory record of conduct from RCMP or local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked and baked goods for residents and staff.
• Between-meal refreshments as instructed, may lead meal preparation.
• Assist in serving meals and promoting safety and person-centred care.

Skills

Cook experience

Education

High school diploma

Commercial Cooking course

Job description

Zone: Central Zone

Location: DHT - Doctor Hugh Twomey Health Center, Botwood

Position: Cook II

Work Service: Central Zone - DHT Food Service

Contract Type: Temp Call-In

Shift: NAPE HS

Hours (12 hours, Rotating, 8 hours, Shift Work; Days, Weekends)

Salary CG28 (CAD26.92 - CAD29.80 per hour)

Competition Number VAC0030793

Posted Date 2026-11-05

Closing Date 2026-11-11

Demands, duties, qualifications

Definition of Work: The candidate must be familiar with all aspects of preparing cooked and baked goods for residents and staff, as well as, between meal refreshments in accordance with written and oral instructions. Work may involve acting as a lead worker in preparing, cooking and serving meals. Meals prepared include both regular and special diets. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centred care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to im-prove worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Physical Demand:

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

• Regularly moves/lifts up to 10-25lbs, occasionally moves/lifts 25-50+lbs. Pushing/Pulling with Light to Medium forces (11-44lbsF) is required.


• Constantly stands/ walks. Work regularly involves reaching/stretching, bending/twisting and bouts of low level postures (kneeling/crouching/stooping).


• Certain work environments present exposure to loud noises; personal protective equipment is required for specific areas.


• Work Environments present potential for exposure to scented/chemical products and/or other allergens within publicly accessible areas.

Required qualifications:

• Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.


• Completion of a Commercial Cooking course approved by Central Health.


• Demonstrated experience as a general duty cook in a large scale commercial or institutional operation.


• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Services values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence. (ICARE)


• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.


• A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.