Assistant Cook

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Fisher (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking an Assistant Cook at Fisher Personal Care Home (Fisher Branch). Under the Manager of Support Services and Cook, you will prepare, serve and portion meals for patients, residents and staff, ensuring safety, sanitation and quality service.

Requirements include Grade 11, a valid Food Handlers Certificate, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and at least three years of food service experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 11 education required.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required (must be obtained within six months).
• Knowledge in therapeutic diets and texture modification.
• Minimum of three years commercial food services experience.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Ability to perform physical and mental aspects of the position.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, receive and portion control of foods.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Provide courteous and effective customer service.
• Support mission, vision and values of the authority.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Grade 11 education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Requisition ID: 414126

Position Number: UNCERTCOOKFB_01

City: Fisher Branch

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Fisher Personal Care Home

Department / Unit: Support Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/13/2026 - 02/28/2027

FTE: 0.30

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: As per collective agreement

Mat-Pat LOA (subject to a minimum notice of 2 weeks or 1 pay period, whichever is longer)

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 Cook, the Assistant Cook performs the assigned duties for the provision of regular, therapeutic and texture modified meals related to patients/ residents, staff, volunteers, Meals on Wheels, Supportive Housing, Adult Day, visitors, and catering and complies with standards, Policy and Procedures and Health regulations. These duties include preparation, serving, receiving and portion control of the food. Duties are performed while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation. Courteous and effective customer service is a critical component of this position. The position of Assistant 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.
• Knowledge in the areas of therapeutic diets and texture modification.
• Minimum of three years commercial food services experience, preferably in a health care setting and or experience in quantity cooking.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Ability to perform physical and mental aspects of the position.
• 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.