Cook I

**Competition #**:

- 05583779**Employee Type**:

- CASUAL**Bargaining Unit**:

- HEU**Facility**:

- ROTARY MANOR**Department**:

- RMC FOOD SERVICES**Reports To**:

- MANAGER OR DESIGNATE**Hourly Wage**:

- $24.84**Close Date**:

- MARCH 31, 2023**Comments**:

- This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

**Position Summary**

We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Cook to fill a (Casual) position at The Rotary Manor Complex.
- In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and working within the scope of Regional Northern Health (NH) Policies and Processes, NH Regional Food Safety Plan, and NH Regional Food Sanitation Plan, this position is responsible for the preparation, storage, and service of meals for residents, staff and visitors including catering. The Cook II performs duties such as preparing/portioning assigned food items, planning cooking and preparation schedule, coordinating workflow in assigned area, providing work direction to designated food service staff, ordering, and receiving supplies, processing invoices, sanitization of production equipment and work areas, and related administrative functions.**The Rotary Manor Complex **consists of two buildings; the main area and the three-story tower are joined by a glassed walkway. All areas are bright with lots of natural sunlight and pleasant décor. 115 publicly subsidized beds, two private rooms for respite care two private rooms for community palliative needs. We have an active recreation department with various activities planned during the day, as well as groups who come in, both in the daytime and during the evening, for example school children for the Grand Buddy program, singers and musicians, church groups etc. The Adult Day Away Program integrates some of their activities with the facility recreation program.**Dawson Creek **has a population of 12,178 (2021) with a youthful and vibrant community that serves as a major centre for the surrounding areas. Come enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets Dawson Creek has to offer. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.**What Northern Health has to offer you**
- Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

**Qualifications**
- Graduation from a recognized 12 month program in cooking plus one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operated related equipment.

**Who we are**
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
- Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
- There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
- All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT