Cook I

Why Fraser Health?:
If you are someone who is looking for a challenge that is equally as rewarding, then this might be the opportunity for you. We are currently looking for a
**Casual Cook I **to join our Food & Nutrition Services team at Queen’s Park Care Centre located in
**New Westminster, B.C.** We hire great people for excellent jobs and need your help to expand our ability to deliver prompt and professional services.

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

Effective October 26th 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

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Detailed Overview: Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, utilizing a variety of cooking methods such as frying, roasting, grilling, steaming, poaching, baking and boiling, prepare items by following established menus, recipes and production requirements for such food products and diet items as soups, sauces, meats, fish, poultry, desserts. Prepare, portion and service food items for residents, clients, cafeteria and catering as required. Responsibilities:

- Assemble required types and amounts of ingredients and the equipment required for cooking, utilizing a variety of cooking methods such as frying, roasting, grilling, steaming, poaching, baking and boiling, prepare items by following established menus, recipes and production requirements for food products and diet items such as soups, sauces, meats, fish, poultry, desserts.
- Following established cooking schedules, ensure optimum freshness, minimize holding times and meet established resident/staff meal periods.
- Test food items for palatability, temperature and adjusts accordingly to ensure the food items meet established departmental standards.
- Control portioning of food items to ensure recipe yields meet quantity quotas as per production sheets.
- Maintain appropriate food storage to minimize spoilage and waste. Ensure correct labelling and dating of stored foods, including leftover food.
- According to established guidelines, assign tasks to designated food service workers and provide orientation as required.
- Prepare food items such as vegetables, fruits and sandwich fillings by slicing, dicing, grating and mixing. Portion and serve food products for residents, clients, cafeteria and catering as required.
- Order and receive supplies as instructed.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
**Education and Experience**
Graduation from a recognized program in quantity cooking; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Food Safe I certificate.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with others.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.