Cook - Casual

Requisition ID: 370134

City: Winnipeg

Site: Simkin Centre

Work Location:

Department / Unit: Facility Support

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

FTE: 0

Hiring Status: Temporary

Salary: $21.633

Welcome to our home. Above all else, that's what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It's a sparkling, 200-bed facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care, in a robust and friendly social environment steeped in Yiddishkeit.

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are treated with respect and are part of a robust employee culture? We offer many employee benefits including an EAP program, HEPP Pension, on site cafe with subsidized pricing and many staff recognition events.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for cooking menu items for all diets in quantities as specified on all production sheets; prepares menu items as specified for the cooking rotation currently assigned to;
• Must strictly follow all guidelines pertaining to Cook Chill production;
• Complies with Jewish dietary laws as determined by the Simkin Centre;
• Maintains ingredient and portion control as per standardized recipes;
• Supervises and replaces dietary staff in the absence of the Food Services Manager or designate;
• Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds utilizing appropriate lifting techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Grade XII education
• English-as-a-Additional Language (EAL) Level 6 required. Must successfully complete a prescribed skills test
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school, or two years experience with excellent references working as a Cook / relief Cook in the Simkin Centre
• Valid Food Handler Certificate

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years relevant experience in a commercial kitchen
• Experience in a cook chill production environment

Please apply on the WRHA Careers Website or email your resume to hr@simkincentre.ca

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.