Uncertified Cook

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Teulon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority invites applications for a Cook in Teulon, within the Food Services department. The role covers supervision of staff, preparation and serving of meals per recipes and diet restrictions, with attention to sanitation, safety, cost controls and inventory management.

Under the Manager and Dietitian, you will lead day-to-day operations, schedule tasks, and coordinate with regional colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 11 education required.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required (must be obtained within six months).
• Completion of a recognized Institutional Cooking Course required or Red Seal.
• Knowledge in the areas of therapeutic diets and texture modification.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Minimum three (3) years cooking in a commercial food services environment.
• Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the Food Services department.
• Supervise food service staff and ensure preparation and service of appetizing food in accordance with recipes and diet requirements.
• Manage scheduling, ordering, cost and inventory controls.
• Collaborate with the Regional Food Services Dietitian and other departments within the region.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Institutional Cooking Course

Red Seal

Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Requisition ID: 414492

Position Number: UNCERTCOOKTEU_99

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Teulon

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Teulon/Hunter Memorial Hospital

Department / Unit: Food Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

FTE: 0.00

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Support Services and Regional Food Services Dietitian, the Cook is responsible for the daily operation of the Food Services department including supervision of food service staff, preparation and service of appetizing food in accordance with standardized recipes, menu and diet requirements, sanitation, safety regulations, food service standards, cost controls, and staff assignments. The Cook provides a leadership role and uses sound decision making in the day to day operations including scheduling, ordering, cost and inventory controls. As a member of the food services team the Cook actively participates in the regional cooks meeting/ networking and is a liaison with other departments within the region. The position of Cook functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 11 education required.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required (must be obtained within six months of employment). Re-certification must be current and valid.
• Completion of a recognized Institutional Cooking Course required or Red Seal.
• Knowledge in the areas of therapeutic diets and texture modification.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Minimum three (3) years cooking in a commercial food services environment, preferably in a health care setting.
• Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Ability to perform mental and physical aspects of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.