Competition Number:WM LTC 1418/15 (Please State This Number When Applying)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Competition Number:WM LTC 1418/15 (Please state this number when applying)

Position Title:Cook 1

Position Code:COOKWDHC_01

Facility/ Site/ Location:Whitemouth District Health Centre

FTE:0.80

Hours of Work:7.75 – Days/Evenings

Union:MGEU Facility Support

Wage/ Salary:$19.537 - $23.101

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Manager, Support Services and Regional Food Services Dietitian, the Cook is responsible for the daily operation of the Food Services department including supervision of food service staff, preparation and service of appetizing food in accordance with standardized recipes, menu and diet requirements, sanitation, safety regulations, food service standards, cost controls, and staff assignments. The Cook provides a leadership role and uses sound decision making in the day to day operations including scheduling, ordering, cost and inventory controls. As a member of the food services team the Cook actively participates in the regional cooks meeting/ networking and is a liaison with other departments within the region. The position of Cook functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

Minimum Grade 11 education required.

Valid Food Handlers Certificate required (must be obtained within six months of employment). Re-certification must be current and valid.

Completion of a recognized Institutional Cooking Course required or Red Seal.

Knowledge in the areas of therapeutic diets and texture modification.

Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Minimum three (3) years cooking in a commercial food services environment, preferably in a health care setting.

Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Ability to operate required equipment.

Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

Ability to perform mental and physical aspects of the position.

Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.

Satisfactory employment record.

Date Posted:November 20, 2015

Closing Date/Time:November 27, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Please submit Application/Resume online

or send Application/Resume to:Human Resources Assistant

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Corporate Office

233A Main Street, Selkirk, MB, R1A 1S1

Fax: 204 785 4736 Phone: 204 785 4770

• Internal applicants must include a current resume and copies of all required certificates or licenses with application upon change of classification/ program.
• External applicants must include a current resume and/ or a completed application form and copies of all required certifications or licenses with application. Must also submit Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Aboriginal applicants to self-declare by completing a Voluntary Self-Declaration Form available online @ or at any of our sites.