Healthcare Cook: Therapeutic Diets & Growth

Extendicare; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Growth opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Extendicare Manitoba is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff in a healthcare setting. You will follow menus, review production sheets, and ensure proper food handling and temperature controls.

Responsibilities include dietary-specific meals, adherence to schedules, and working within budgets, while upholding Extendicare's standards of care and safety. A Food Handler's Certificate is required; Red Seal preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Handler's Certificate.
• Red Seal certificate preferred.
• Experience in large quantity food prep, preferably in healthcare or retirement settings.
• Knowledge of provincial food regulations and Canada's Food Guide.
• Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets.
• Physically able to lift and stand for long periods.
• A second language is an asset.
• Must provide Vulnerable Sector Check within six months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver foods for residents, guests and employees.
• Review menus and production sheets before serving meals.
• Maintain proper food handling techniques and safety standards.
• Complete daily temperature audits for fridges, freezers and storerooms.
• Prepare therapeutic/special diet meals according to planned menus.
• Follow production charts and standardized recipes within budget.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Support Resident Rights and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Food handling

Large quantity cooking

Healthcare kitchen experience

Second language asset

Job description

Extendicare Manitoba is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and deliver meals for residents, guests and staff in a healthcare setting. You will follow menus, review production sheets, and ensure proper food handling and temperature controls.

Responsibilities include dietary-specific meals, adherence to schedules, and working within budgets, while upholding Extendicare's standards of care and safety. A Food Handler's Certificate is required; Red Seal preferred.