Cook 1 Jobs

Requisition ID: 325871
Competition #: SS-22-1009
Position Control #: 132-81910-C242-01
Posting End Date:Open until filled
City: Manitou
Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Work Location: Pembina Manitou Health Centre
Department / Unit: Nutrition & Food Services
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days/ Weekends
Daily Hours Worked:7.75 hour shifts
Salary: As Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Term Condition: The employee occupying this indefinite term position shall receive notice equivalent to the amount of notice the employee returning from leave provides the Employer.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Lead – Nutrition & Food Services, Site Coordinator or Supervisor - Nutrition & Food Services, Lead - Support Services or Designate, the Cook l is responsible for directing and performing the daily preparation, cooking and service of safe, high quality nutritious meals to clients (patients, residents, staff and visitors) of the facility, following established standards, departmental/regional policies and procedures and, government regulations and legislation. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written directions
• Demonstrated ability to handle chemicals and cleaning supplies as per defined procedures
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Knowledge of operations of a kitchen, how to organize and cook food for patients/residents in a health care setting
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified food textures
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated competency in cash management
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good work and attendance record
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve within the responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrated ability to promote safety by practicing principles of body mechanics, electrical, chemical safety Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), thermal safety and accident prevention
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an organized work environment
• Grade 12 Education or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Demonstrated ability for attention to detail
• Minimum one (1) year full time health care food service experience or institutional cooking experience
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, residents, patients and clients
• Demonstrated ability to lift items up to 1-5 kg (2.2-11 lbs) constantly, 6-11kg (13.2 – 24 lbs) occasionally and 23 kg (50 lbs) seldomly
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course
• Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, health care professionals and co-workers, etc.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook/Email

Conditions of Employment

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern HealthSanté Sud policy.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.