Cook I (Addictions Services)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Grade 12 (MB Standards)
2. Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within 6 months
3. Understanding of Addictions related issues; including operating in a trauma-informed manner
4. Previous health care food service experience or cooking experience required
5. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered
6. Demonstrated dexterity, speed and efficient work methods
7. Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
8. Demonstrated communication skills
9. Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
10. Ability to display independent judgment
11. Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
12. Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
13. Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Cook I is responsible for performing the following activities according to related policies and procedures and any government regulations and legislation: all aspects of food service production and distribution to clients with emphasis on portion control, waste control, proper sanitation and safety. The Cook I prepares all food according to menu and therapeutic specifications; monitors and ensures food is served at optimal temperatures and leftovers are properly used according to established regulations and policies. The Cook I oversees day-to-day activities of the kitchen, including quality assurance processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures familiarity with all diets, the use of reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.
2. Prepares all food in accordance with production schedules, standard recipes, quality standards (taste, texture, presentation and appearance) and portion control guidelines.
3. Adheres to the approved menu and therapeutic guidelines regarding the preparation and serving of therapeutic and/or texture-modified diets.
4. Provides alternative meals for clients with reported allergies.
5. Monitors and records temperature of foods through storage, preparation and service to ensure established temperature goals are achieved or exceeded.
6. Maintains safe and healthy food preparation environment through compliance with “Food Safety Code of Practice” standards.
7. Ensures appropriate labeling, dating and storing or discarding of left overs, including hazardous food sample maintenance.
8. Assists with purchasing, receiving, checking and storage of food and supplies as required. Responsible for reporting damaged or missing goods.
9. Assists with planning, organizing and evaluating menu items.
10. Follows established safe work procedures for all relevant equipment and tasks.
11. Ensures all relevant equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
12. Assists with inventory procedures.
13. Assists/participates in departmental quality control audits and procedures.
14. Participates in orientation, training and mentoring of new employees and students.
15. Reports Maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, security issues and unsafe work conditions to the Supervisor or Manager. Completes all necessary documentation.
16. Complies with all regional and departmental policies and procedures.
17. Sundry duties as assigned.

JOB INFORMATION

Close Date: Apr 18, 2025 4:00 PM
Employment Status: Casual
Anticipated Shift: Days
Anticipated shift length: 7.75 hour shifts
Wage Rate: As per collective agreement
Department: Addictions Services - Parkwood
Site: Mental Health Program (includes Community and Crisis Services)
Location / Home Base: Brandon
HR Posting Number: CMHSS251529
Posting Date: Apr 11, 2025

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.
If you are currently employed by PMH, please utilize the internal application form. If you are not employed by PMH, please utilize the external application form.
In order to be considered for the position, both internal and external applicants must submit a current resume with their application form.
If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.
Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application is your authorization to complete said reference checks.
PMH has an Indigenous Human Resources initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.
We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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