Southern Health
Location
Portage la Prairie, MB | Canada
Job description
Cook I (SS-24-167)
Competition #:
SS-24-167
Facility/Program:
Lions Prairie Manor
Location:
Portage la Prairie
Position Type:
Part-Time
Position Status:
Permanent
FTE:
0.6
Hours of Work:
7.75 hour shifts
Shift(s):
Days / Weekends
Union:
CUPE
Start Date:
Jun 14, 2024
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Manager – Nutrition & Food Services, Site Coordinator or Supervisor - Nutrition & Food Services, Manager - 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
Grade 12 Education or equivalent
Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook/Email
Knowledge of therapeutic and modified food textures
Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles and procedures
Knowledge of operations of a kitchen, how to organize and cook food for patients/residents in a health care setting
Minimum one (1) year full time health care food service experience or institutional cooking experience
Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently
Demonstrated ability for attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to maintain an organized work environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, health care professionals and co-workers, etc.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, residents, patients and clients
Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written directions
Demonstrated ability to handle chemicals and cleaning supplies as per defined procedures
Demonstrated ability to problem solve within the responsibilities of the position
Demonstrated competency in cash management
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
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
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
Good work and attendance record
Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
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