Cook

Requisition ID: 414850 Position Number: [[cust_PCN]] Posting End Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 City: Winnipeg Site: Donwood Manor Work Location: Department / Unit: Dietary Job Stream: Non-Clinical Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date - End Date: - Reason for Term: FTE: .40 Anticipated Shift: [[Cust_AnticipatedShift]] Daily Hours Worked: 7.5 Annual Base Hours: Salary: $, $, $, $, $, $, $, $, $, $ 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. Cook Indefinite term| Part time (0.4 EFT) |Days Reporting to the Food Services Manager, the Cook is responsible for all food production activities related to providing high quality food service to residents/tenants, staff and visitors. This position requires excellent team work and leadership within the kitchen environment in a manner that reflects the mission, vision and values of Donwood Manor Personal Care Home. QUALIFICATIONS Food Handlers Certificate required within 6 months of employment Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, respectful, and effective working relationships with residents, families, and colleagues Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and other job-related physical tasks Proficiency in the English language, including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend effectively for communication and documentation purposes Must demonstrate food service skills in performing tasks relative to food preparation and meal service for residents and catering needs Basic knowledge and understanding of proper nutrition practice and therapeutic diets pertaining to the elderly is essential Certificate in Institutional Cooking or equivalent is required A minimum of 2 years related experience in quantity food service kitchen in the hospitality sector or health care environment is essential SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Prepare and bake food to established food service standards Supervise meal service and catering for special events. Collaborate with the Food Services Manager, Dietitian, and Baker on menu planning, recipes, and allergens. Train, support, and supervise dietary staff; provide leadership, coverage, and performance feedback. Maintain cleanliness, safety, and proper operation of kitchen equipment and service areas. Assist with inventory control, ordering, cost control, and waste reduction; receive supplies as required. Develop and maintain standardized recipes and recipe documentation. Communicate food supply needs, shortages, and equipment issues promptly. Disability accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. As a condition of employment, a current Criminal Record Certificate and an Adult Abuse Registry is required within three weeks of hire date. Submit resume to : Human Resources at [email protected] Closing date: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 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. 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.