Senior Cook - (208467)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Victoria is seeking a Senior Cook to oversee food services, develop menus, and manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and experience in a rehabilitation setting, ensuring quality nutrition for residents. This role also involves administrative tasks and requires effective communication and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of recent, related experience in cooking and kitchen management.
• Experience with mental health clients in a rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of food services in assigned areas.
• Plan and develop menus and recipes, including special diets.
• Supervise other Cooks and manage staff scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Certification as a Cook

Food Safe Level 1 & Level 2 certifications

Certification in CPR and First Aid

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Clinical Co-ordinator, the Senior Cook is responsible for all aspects of food services in assigned areas. This position aims to meet the nutritional needs of residents by planning and developing menus and recipes, including special diets. The Senior Cook will work with residents following rehabilitation plans to develop meal preparation, cooking, and kitchen organizational skills. The role also involves administrative duties such as staff scheduling, ordering and maintaining provisions, monitoring expenditures, and supervising other Cooks. Travel is a requirement of this position, and transportation arrangements must meet the operational needs of Island Health, which may include the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Grade 12 education
• Certification as a Cook through the Industry Training and Apprenticeship Commission
• Food Safe Level 1 & Level 2 certifications
• Certification in CPR and First Aid
• Completion of Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum and Code White Training within three months of employment
• A minimum of three years of recent, related experience in cooking and kitchen management, including experience with mental health clients in a rehabilitation setting
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with others
• Experience working with mentally ill clients and their families
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related kitchen equipment
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Supervisory skills
• Valid BC Driver's License

For more details, please refer to the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD98.pdf