Qikiqtaani General Hospital Cook

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Iqaluit seeks a Cook to provide food services in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include preparing meals for patients and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have a cooking certificate and five years of experience, with knowledge of dietary requirements an asset. This position emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding and requires a Criminal Record Check. Fluency in official languages of Nunavut is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of cooking experience in a kitchen setting.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of Inuit culture and communities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients and cafeteria according to safety guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy of patient trays and therapeutic diets.
• Present the food service to meet Accreditation Council Standards.

Skills

Food safety practices

Culinary skills

Knowledge of dietary orders

Communication skills

Education

Cooking certificate or 'Red Seal' certification

Job description

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This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Food Services, the QGH Cook provides food services for the hospital cafeteria and patients within established guidelines, and according to the food safety standards for healthcare settings. The incumbent ensures that food production complies with food safe practice guidelines as determined by the Food Safety Code of Practice for Canada’s Foodservice Industry. The Cook also ensures that food service and facilities are presented to the public in a manner that meets Accreditation Council Standards.

The Cook is responsible for preparing all foods to be served to patients and at the cafeteria, using safe food practices. The Cook must ensure the accuracy of patient trays and be highly familiar with existing therapeutic diet orders and allergen risks. The position may also require delivering foods to patients during times of staff shortages.

The knowledge, skills, and experience required for this job are typically obtained through completion of a cooking certificate at a culinary school or “Red Seal” certification, along with at least five (5) years of cooking experience. A Food Safe Certificate or willingness to obtain one during employment is also required. Experience in a healthcare setting or equivalent is an asset. Experience in a hotel or tourism food service is also considered an asset. This is a Highly Sensitive Position; therefore, a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check are required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English, and French. Applicants may submit their resumes in any of these languages. Fluency in more than one official language is an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut, and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered. We encourage applications from candidates with equivalent education and experience to those listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut prioritizes hiring Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government employees on probation must obtain and provide written authorization from their department's deputy head for their application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates; an assessment will be made based on the position's scope and duties. This requirement applies only to positions requiring a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit resumes in any of Nunavut's official languages.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Applicants with foreign credentials must have them assessed through a recognized Canadian institution; failure to do so may result in application rejection.