Cook Helper - Casual

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 related experience
Valid Food Handler Certificate
Minimum of one year work experience as a dietary aide.
Experience cooking in an institutional cook chill production environment
Excellent organizational and time management skills in an environment that is time sensitive and with daily deadline.
Proven ability to prepare all menu items to facility standards.
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.

Responsibilities

Responsible to fill in for cooks and provide replacement for all cooks duties as required.
Ensure that department standards for food preparation are followed.
Complies with Jewish dietary laws as determined by the Simkin Centre.
Maintains ingredient and portion control as per standardized recipes.
Must be able to work as a team and co-operate with co-workers.
Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures.
Must communicate well with residents.
Able to manage all food service wagons and carts safely.
Able to operate dish machine and all mechanical equipment within the department.
Able to bake pastry products from scratch and follow recipes accurately.