Cook Wellbriety Centre

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cook – Wellbriety Centre

Full Time Position –Thompson, MB

Shift: Wednesday to Sunday 

Under the supervision of the Wellbriety Centre Program Coordinator, the Cook prepares meals which contribute to a balanced, nutritious, and appealing diet for the residents of the Centre. The cook promotes food safety, while maintaining an orderly and sanitary work area. Responsibilities also include ordering of food and supplies and inventory control. Treats residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The cook ensures a commitment to resident safety and to our “culture of safety”.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves daily meals and any special meals according to menus, recipes, diets, and schedules, using portion control to avoid waste. Prepares meats, vegetables, and other foods for cooking.


• Estimates food requirements to eliminate waste and leftovers.


• Responsible for food preparation, and overall cleanliness and operation of the kitchen.


• Participates in and assists with the preparation of food for special functions.


• Checks equipment and work area frequently to maintain a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment.


• Reports repair and maintenance requirements to Coordinator or Manager.


• Signs for deliveries when necessary and ensures food items are received in good condition and are stored properly.


• Completes and renews Safe Food Handling Course as required by legislation and policy.


• Responsible for attending related in-services and education programs.


• Responsible for the safe performance of all duties.


• Performs other related duties as required.


• Responsible to read, understand and comply with provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices.


• Uses safe work procedures.


• Promotes health and safety policy and awareness.


• Makes safety suggestions to Coordinator and Manager.


• Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of residents, self, other workers, and the general public.


• Reports any near miss, injury, accident or equipment damage to Coordinator and Manager immediately and completes required reports.


• Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.

Education and Experience

• Experience working in food service industry considered an asset.


• Current Food Handler Certificate considered an asset.
  


• Possess a valid Class 5F Manitoba Drivers license.


• Possess valid First Aid and CPR Level ‘C.’


• Ability to comply with all MKO/program policies and procedures.


• Working knowledge of Internet and Email.


• Current criminal record, child abuse, and vulnerable sector check, including clearance to work with vulnerable persons.

Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position applying for and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (include a most recent employer reference).

This recruitment process will remain open until filled. 

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Preference will be given to qualified First Nations applicants; applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their resume or cover letter.  No phone calls will be accepted.

Incorporated in 1981 as the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO). MKO is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that provides a collective voice on issues of inherent, Treaty, Indigenous, and human rights for citizens of the 26 sovereign First Nations we represent. The MKO First Nations are signatory to Treaties 4, 5, 6, and 10.

Please visit our website at mkonation.com