Requisition ID: 400701
Position Number: 20064828
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: WRHA Community Health Services - 1041 Portage Ave
Department / Unit: WRHA - Women's Treatment & Community Ser
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: Casual
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 3 & 8
Annual Base Hours: 2080
Salary: $24.166 , $24.875 , $25.608 , $26.363 , $27.141 , $27.941
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Position Overview
Reporting to the Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for preparing and cooking meals for clients. Days of work will vary during the week and weekends.
Cooks will work as members of the team and demonstrate the following:
Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.
Commitment to fostering a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for clients.
The ability to balance his/her needs with the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.
Ability to model, teach and create opportunities for clients to enhance their interpersonal, problem-solving, emotional management and daily living skills.
Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.
Ability to contribute to an effective, positive team environment through an appreciation for an inter-disciplinary approach, solution focused problem-solving, and open, direct communication.
A strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.
Experience
A minimum of 2 years experience in quantity cooking.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Graduate of recognized cooking course at the technical or community college level and/or a suitable combination of education and experience.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Food Handler Certification is required.
Valid CPR and First Aid certification is an asset.
Qualifications and Skills
Thorough knowledge and understanding of food service sanitation standards including personal hygiene, and kitchen safety practices.
Candidates should possess strong organizational, interpersonal communication skills and the ability to handle a varied workload.
The incumbent must have the ability to deal effectively with staff and clients.
An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. Knowledge of the addictions field is an asset.
Physical Requirements
Must be physically capable of performing duties assigned including the ability to lift and carry weights of up to 40 lbs.
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, Golden West Centennial Lodge, 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.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
