Cook I

Requisition ID: 335192Position Number: 109-81910-C242-99 Competition #: SS-23-474 Posting End Date: Open Until Filled City: Ste. Anne Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud Work Location: Hôpital Ste-Anne Hospital Department / Unit: Nutrition & Food ServicesJob Stream: Non-ClinicalUnion: CUPE Anticipated Start Date: As Mutually AgreedFTE: CasualAnticipated Shift: Days/Weekends (May consist of a combination of prescheduled and/or short notice call in shifts.) Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 hour shifts Salary: As Per CUPE Collective Agreement
- 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:
Proficiency of both official languages is essential (English/French)
Grade 12 Education or equivalent
Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course
Knowledge of therapeutic and modified food textures
Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles and procedures
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
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 recordConditions of Employment:
Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.

JOB TYPE

Work Day: Full Time

Employment type: Permanent Job

Salary: Negotiable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimal experience: Unspecified