Assistant Cook

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. Knowledge in the areas of therapeutic diets and texture modification. Minimum of three years commercial food services experience, preferably in a health care setting and or experience in quantity cooking. Ability to operate required equipment. Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English. Ability to perform physical and mental aspects of the position. Satisfactory employment record. Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification. As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment. The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.