Cook 1

Casual on Call - No Guaranteed Hours

This position is at the L03 level with an hourly pay range of $30.82 - $39.00

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Support Services Supervisor, Watson Lake Community Hospital, the incumbent prepares and cooks meals for patients/residents/customers according to prescribed departmental policies and procedures.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Thorough knowledge of Food Safety practices
• Knowledge of Institutional Cooking methods and practices
• Knowledge of Basic Nutrition and Therapeutic Diets
• Knowledge of Sanitation & Occupational Health and Safety Practices
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communications skills (both oral and written)
• Demonstrated skills in working with diverse populations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and take action within scope of practice
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity

The successful applicant will have a Cooking Diploma/Certificate (minimum 1 year course length), two (2) years of institutional and/or healthcare cooking experience, Food Safe 1 certificate, and a valid class 5 Yukon drivers’ license. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.

Closed: Open Until Filled