GENERAL

Description:

Cook

Competition #:

PF AC 1001/26

Posting Date:

05/12/2026

Status:

Active

Type:

External

DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Cook
Pine Falls Cook_01

Closing Date:

05/19/2026

Facility / Site:

Pine Falls Health Complex

Posting Type:

Indefinite Term (subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours)

Position Type:

Full-Time

Hours of Work:

Days

Term Dates:

FTE:

1

Union Group:

MGEU Facility Support

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement

The Pine Falls Health Complex is a designated bilingual service center, selection preference will be given to applicants who meet the posted qualifications and are able to speak in both official languages and provide comparable service in both French and English.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Manager, Support Services and Regional Food Services Dietitian, the Cook is responsible for the daily operation of the Food Services department including supervision of food service staff, preparation and service of appetizing food in accordance with standardized recipes, menu and diet requirements, sanitation, safety regulations, food service standards, cost controls, and staff assignments. The Cook provides a leadership role and uses sound decision making in the day to day operations including scheduling, ordering, cost and inventory controls. As a member of the food services team the Cook actively participates in the regional cooks meeting/ networking and is a liaison with other departments within the region. The position of Cook functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 11 education required.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required (must be obtained within six months of employment). Re-certification must be current and valid.
• Completion of a recognized Institutional Cooking Course required or Red Seal.
• Knowledge in the areas of therapeutic diets and texture modification.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Minimum three (3) years cooking in a commercial food services environment, preferably in a health care setting.
• Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Ability to perform mental and physical aspects of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.