Cook I, Patient or Retail Food Services, C&W

Cook I, Patient or Retail Food Services, C&W

Location: Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. The Cook I prepares assigned food menu items following established guidelines, processes and under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor. The role cooks and bakes various assigned food and therapeutic diet items, using equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner, and maintains established safety and sanitation standards in the handling and cleaning of food service stations, dishes and equipment.

What you'll do

1. Prepares assigned patient and/or retail food service menu items by following established menus, recipes and quantity quotas, determining ingredients and quantities required and assembling ingredients and equipment required for cooking.
2. Plans preparation and/or cooking schedule to minimize time between completion of cooking and serving or to ensure food is ready for a prescheduled time.
3. Cooks and seasons assigned food and therapeutic diet items such as soups, sauces, salads, meats, fish, poultry, desserts by methods/procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling, and baking; tests food items for palatability and temperature and adjusts accordingly.
4. Carves food items such as meat and poultry and controls portioning of food items to ensure recipe yield meets assigned quantity quotas.
5. Orders and receives supplies as required. Maintains established food rotations in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste. Maintains established rotation of raw ingredients and prepared products.
6. Ensures that safe food handling practices are in place at all stages of the flow of food. Follows all food safe standards including taking temperatures of cooked food and documenting these in the temperature and hot holding logs.
7. Prepares food in large quantity and batch cooking as necessary. Measures, mixes, and prepares food using a variety of kitchen equipment and methods.
8. Stores or disposes of leftovers and cleans kitchen equipment after use according to established health and safety policies and procedures.
9. Estimates food requirements according to established practice and tracks usage. Assigns tasks to designated food service workers and provides related training and orientation.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

1. Graduation from a recognized 12 month program in cooking or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
2. Certificate in Food Safe Level 1.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Patient Food In-House contexts found in foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and others.

Core Competencies

1. Understanding of Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, with demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment.
2. Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

Skills & Knowledge

1. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
2. Ability to deal with others effectively.
3. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
4. Ability to organize work.
5. Ability to operate related equipment.
6. Commitment to personal learning related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. We offer health, wellness, and development programs to support you - at work and at home.

1. Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
2. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
3. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a municipal pension plan and wellness resources.
4. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement.
5. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options.

Job Type: Regular, Part-Time
Wage: $27.56 / Hour
Location: 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
Closing Date: May 13, 2025
Hours of Work: 600-1400, 1000-1800 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition #: 182452E

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile.