Cook - SMHC

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health invites applications for a Casual Food Production role at the Tyndall Food Production unit, Selkirk Mental Health Centre. The incumbent coordinates food distribution, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with safety and health regulations in a large-scale operation.

The position requires a recognized Commercial Cooking course and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with rotating days, weekends, and standby coverage.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized course in Commercial Cooking and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a large-scale commercial cooking operation (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ability to apply food preparation knowledge with attention to food safety requirements, safe work practices, and Health Regulations.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience in managing staff.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet established deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food production and distribution per unit needs.
• Lead and supervise food production staff; rota and coverage planning.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain documentation and communicate effectively with team and supervisors.

Skills

Food safety

Leadership

Interpersonal comms

Prioritization

Education

Commercial Cooking

Job description

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Site: Shared Health -Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Department / Unit: Tyndall Food Production

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 11/16/2026

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• Prior experience and knowledge in coordinating food distribution.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completion of a recognized course in Commercial Cooking and aminimum of 3 years' experience in a large-scale commercial cooking operation (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to apply food preparation knowledge with attention to food safety requirements, safe work practices, and Health Regulations.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience in managing staff.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet established deadlines under pressure.
  

Physical Requirements

• The incumbent is normally required to work rotating shift, including statutory holidays and weekends.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.