Cook's Helper

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 29,344 - 41,794; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Canada is seeking a Cook to assist in food preparation and production. Responsibilities include preparing salads and sandwiches, measuring ingredients, and maintaining cleanliness in work areas.

The successful candidate will possess a Grade 10 education, one year of relevant experience, and a Food Safe I certificate. This role is crucial for ensuring quality food service within the organization.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 completion and one year of recent related experience required.
• Current Food Safe I certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepares salads, sandwiches, and cold plates by measuring and blending ingredients.
• Assists with food production by measuring and preparing ingredients.
• Cleans work areas and maintains cleanliness standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability

Equipment operation

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 10 plus one year of related experience

Current Food Safe I certificate

Job description

Salary

Salary range: CAD $25.82 - $25.82 per hour.

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Cook IV, performs a variety of tasks including measuring, combining, grinding, blending and slicing food ingredients for food and beverage preparation and production. Provides general assistance in food production and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all salads, sandwiches, cold plates by procedures such as measuring, mixing and blending.
• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients as assigned.
• Assists Cooks by measuring, combining, grinding, blending and slicing food ingredients, as directed.
• Assists in vegetable and fruit preparation by washing, slicing, dicing and grating.
• Removes and delivers food items from storage areas to work areas.
• Packages, labels and transfers food items to freezer or refrigerator storage. Rotates food items in the freezers.
• Delivers nourishment and floor supplies to nourishment kitchens on nursing units.
• Cleans work areas including sinks, counter tops, machines, equipment, splash areas in accordance with established standards and procedures; sweeps and damp mops work area floor, as directed.
• As indicated by the menu cards, sets up meal trays with items such as juice, milk, dessert, condiments, dishware, cutlery, napkins and portions out food and beverages on meal trays following food handling standards.
• As indicated by the production sheet, loads pans of hot and cold food onto the food containers/carts, in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Grade 10 plus one (1) year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Food Safe I certificate.

Skills And Abilities

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.