Cook 0.4 Permanent

Job Position: Cook 0.4 Permanent

Company: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Cook 0.4 Permanent Job Details:

Requisition ID: 351811

Position Number: [[cust_PCN]]

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Golden Links Lodge Personal Care Home

Site: Golden Links Lodge Personal Care Home –

Department / Unit: Food Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: [[cust_AntStartDate]] –

Reason for Term:

FTE: 0.4

Anticipated Shift: [[Cust_AnticipatedShift]]

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Classification:

Cook 1

ROTATION

WEEK 1: SUNDAY, FRIDAY

WEEK 2: TUESDAY, SATURDAY

ACCOUNTABILITY RELATIONSHIP

Support Services Manager or delegate

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

• In accordance to the Mission, Goals and Objectives of Golden Links Lodge, the Cook I is responsible for coordinating and performing the various duties required to prepare nutritious, safe meals; including serving of meals.
• Responsible for food preparation, service and delivery of food.
• Ensures that a safe, clean working environment is maintained.
• Responsible for supervision of staff in absence of Manager of Support Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
• Completion of Grade XII or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Recognized Institutional Cooking course required
• Food Handlers training certificate Level 1 or equivalent required
• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of formal certification.

• Experience:
• Minimum one (1) year cooking experience in an institutional setting required

b) Must have good knowledge of institutional quantity cooking and be well versed with the basic principles of cooking.

• Personal:
• Ability to carry out duties in a professional manner, working under little or no supervision, and in compliance with confidentiality of Lodge and Residents.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to problem solve.

• Able to accept and provide constructive criticism and direct others.
• Able to mentally and physically meet the demands of the position (ie. prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and bending, etc.).
• Able to operate related equipment and maintain a clean work area.
• Clean, neat appearance, remaining compliant to dress code.
• Consistently able to arrive punctually and prepared to work.
• Able to adapt to stressful situations.
• Interested in the elderly, and in working to uphold the concepts of teamwork in caring for the needs of the Residents.
• Able to work to improve food service for facility Residents and staff.
• Must provide current criminal record check.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE/DUTIES

Food Services

• Prepares all food following the established menus, recipes and production sheet. Determines the ingredients and quantities required, assembles ingredients and equipment required for cooking.

• Assures that foods are prepared consistently and served following techniques to ensure optimum nutritional quality, flavor, appearance and proper temperature. Tests food items for palatability and temperature; adjusting accordingly.

• Has input into and assists in preparation and execution of special meals for parties, teas, etc.

• Follows weekly production sheet, placing supply, dairy/bread orders, etc. as needed.

• Ensures mealtime deadlines are met.

• Assists in maintaining food costs as budgeted through use of standard recipes, portion control, careful storage and usage of leftovers, etc. Advises supervisor of any alterations and proportion changes in recipes or menu as they occur. Portions foods following portion manual.

• Responsible that all foods, including deliveries, are stored appropriately as soon as possible. Works to minimize spoilage and waste.

• Receives deliveries, checking invoice against items received. Advises supervisor of any damaged, short, or incorrect items.

Nutrition Services

• Serves Residents, staff and visitors in a courteous and helpful manner.

• Responsible for knowledge of Resident preferences, diet, and provision of correct food items as posted on diet sheets or tray cards.

• Completes tray/cart set up.

Sanitation and Safety

• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment, including pots/pans.

• Ensures assigned cleaning duties are completed.

• Able to safely operate all dietary equipment.

• Ensures safety practices/procedures are adhered to and advocates for a safe environment. Uses appropriate lifting techniques.

• Reports equipment requiring repair or safety hazards to supervisor/maintenance department.

• Knowledgeable to, but not limited to, the fire plan, disaster plan, emergency paging codes, etc. Follows standards outlined in Infection Control, and WHMIS/MSDS programs.

Administration

• Understands and supports the mission, philosophy and policies of Golden Links Lodge.

• Promotes a team approach within the department and the facility through active cooperation with all staff.

• Ensures that departmental policies and standards are adhered to.

• Assists with formulation and review of policies/procedures as assigned. Has input into annual revisions of menus and portion control manuals; making recommendations based on Resident needs.

• Maintains privacy and confidentiality. Compliant with Protection for Persons In Care legislation.

• Responsible for Dietary Department in the absence of Director of Food Services. Reports problems/incidents to supervisor as soon as possible. Directs and supervises all dietary personnel reassigning duties as necessary.

• Replaces relief staff in the event of illness or absence of an employee as needed.

• In the absence of the Head Cook (II) assigns related tasks to Dietary personnel. Has input on performance appraisals for dietary personnel, recommending training and remedial action as necessary.

• Provides input into standardization of recipes and helps maintain recipe manuals.

• Performs inventory counting.

Personal/Professional Criteria

• Conducts self in a mature, responsible, pleasant manner and displays a positive work ethic.

• Completes work assignments efficiently and effectively.

• Participates in orientation and training of Dietary personnel.

• Assists others to complete tasks supporting a team environment. Promotes a facility wide team approach through active cooperation with all staff

• Advocates for a respectful environment, recognizing individual uniqueness. Maintains dignity and respect for all Residents, families, and co-workers, etc.

• Maintains own health and well-being.

• Punctual and adheres to facility dress code.

• Maintains competency level by attending staff meetings, in-service programs or seminars as required. Maintains a current Food Handlers certificate.

Quality Program

• Participates in Quality Program/Risk Management program.

• Checks refrigerators daily. Completes various monitoring audits.

• Contributes to improving food service for Residents and staff by making recommendations for best practice.

Other Duties

• Performs assigned clerical duties, updates tray cards/lists, answers telephones.

• Accurately completes weekly time sheet.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. Effective April 1, 2024, Golden West Centennial Lodge will also be part of the WRHA legal entity.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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