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- General Support
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- COV00048996 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Do you like to work with food? Love serving the community? Do you enjoy interacting with seniors? Are you a highly motivated individual looking to get started in your healthcare career by gaining experience in an entry level position? All while being part of providing quality health care for residents who live in continuing care? Be a part of a diverse team in a meaningful work environment serving some of our population’s most vulnerable and deserving residents. Working with Covenant Health, you will enjoy a fantastic work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference. As a member of the Food Service team, you will make a significant impact by providing nutritious, high quality meal service to residents. You will be performing a variety of tasks to ensure quality customer experience. Under the general supervision of an NFLES Supervisor, you will use your customer service, teamwork, and organizational skills to work independently and within a team environment by: Preparing, handling, portioning, and serving food and beverages in a dining room setting. The successful candidate will be able to: Work independently in a fast-paced environment with speed and accuracy. Work under pressure in high stress situations. Communicate effectively with residents and co-workers. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and initiative. Work as an effective, professional team member. Demonstrate resident centered care as outlined in the CH Mission, Vision, and Values. Covenant Health is recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2024 here people can be their authentic selves, in a supportive and safe environment. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability to apply.
Description:
Description: The Cook I is responsible for a variety of cooking duties including preparation, assembly and serving of menu items in accordance with standardized recipes and established procedures and standards. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Cook I
- Union: COV AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Nurition Food Linen Environmental Services
- Primary Location: Youville Home
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 27-FEB-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 10-MAR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varied
- Shifts per cycle: Varied
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $23.55
- Maximum Salary: $25.90
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: A Journeyman certificate is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:Physically capable of lifting food, supplies and equipment up to 50lbs and must be able to push/pull meal carts up to 250lbs. This position requires you to walk and stand on your feet for the duration of your shift. Basic knowledge of and experience with computer applications. All new employees must be able to attend 1 day of Food Services' new employee orientation and complete necessary training on each unit. Good command of English language, both verbal and written and ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Strong customer service skills, including the ability to interact with everyone in a respectful manner Ability to read and follow diet reports and work in a sanitary manner Ability to demonstrate responsible judgement in problem solving Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage workload. Please note: Classifications Under Review.
Preferred Qualifications:Journeyman, Red Seal Certification Prior Experience working in Health Care setting
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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