Canadian Mental Health Association Kamloops Branch Hiring For institutional cook at Kamloops, BC Full Time

• or equivalent experience

Cook Categories

• Third cook
• Second cook
• First cook
• Cook (general)
• Line cook
• Prep cook

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• 1st Period Apprentice
• 2nd Period Apprentice
• 3rd Period Apprentice
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Cook Trade Certification
• Ship’s cook Certificate

Additional Skills

• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Work Setting

• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Specific Skills

• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Organize and manage buffets and banquets
• Order supplies and equipment
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies

Security and Safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Work Location Information

• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Personal Suitability

• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Organized

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Other benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Are you currently a student?
• What is your current level of study?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?