apprentice cook
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Cook I
Posted on April 28, 2024
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Employer details
NL Health Services
Job details
Job Description Location: Clarenville Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital Cook IFood Services - Patient Food ServicesCasual Hours Hours based on needs of the department. Salary CG-25, ($23.78 - $26.19) Competition Number 2023003554 Posted Date 19 June 2023 Closing Date Open until filled. About Us Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities. Job Summary The Cook I is accountable for the preparation and service of breakfast, dinner and supper meals for patients, residents and staff and the preparation of food items for special catering. Duties would include cooking and baking a variety of foods in preparation of meals for patients, residents and staff, such as breads, cookies, pies, meats, vegetables, soups, salads, sandwiches and gravies; determining quantity of food to be prepared, estimating raw ingredients needed and planning cooking and baking schedules for timeliness; participating in the service of food to patients and residents ensuring the correct portions of food are served; planning and organizing work to maximize efficiency of labour; preparing quality meals in accordance with meal schedules; participating in sanitary and security procedures; training new cooks in the proper procedures of food preparation and service; and other related duties as required. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):Lifting and moving kitchen equipment; sacks of vegetables, frozen meats, etc., weighing between 10 - 25 lbs. occurs regularly. Occasionally, freight boxes weigh up to 50 lbs.Standing is required throughout a typical shift to prepare, cook and serve food. Walking is required to push/pull trolleys and to retrieve food from storage.Work is often performed in awkward or cramped spaces and requires bending and kneeling.Higher than normal levels of attentiveness and alertness of health and safety practices is required to be aware of patient food allergies and dietary requirements, cross contamination of food and the proper use of kitchen equipment. Job Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent.Successful completion of an approved/recognized commercial cooking program is required.Experience in cooking on a large scale commercial or an institutional operation would be an asset.Ability to work independently and with other staff while following written and oral instructions and guidelines is required.A satisfactory record of work performance is required.Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit. Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately To become a part of our team, p
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LocationClarenville, NL
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Salary$23.78HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Casual employment
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#1916414
Advertised until
2024-05-28
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