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Title: Cook Division: Corporate Services Affiliation: Public Service Alliance of CanadaLocation: Fort Albany, ONReports to: Manager of Support ServicesStatus: Permanent Full-time Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the key role of Cook. Life at WAHAA beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHAWhat We DoThere has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north. Who You AreMust be familiar with the Canada Food Guide, the preparation of meals according to special dietary needs Ability to work with minimal supervisionReliable and able to work all shifts Ability to lift 10 kgAbility to work as a team member What You?ll DoPrepare meals as outlines on the daily menuPrepare food for special meeting and events Do preparation for the next day meals Always maintain a clean and sanitary workplaceReport any safety issues to manager All other related duties as assigned What You BringSuccessful completion of secondary school or equivalencyCompletion of Culinary School is an asset and/or one year experience in volume cooking, preferably hospital settingPossession of/or the ability to obtain Food Handler?s Certificate is an asset Knowledge of dietary department proceduresKnowledge in the proper handling and storage of food and able to follow the dietary sanitation code Why Choose UsDefined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program BenefitsA northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote northAbility to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow Salary: $51,402.00 - $55,809.00Competition #: 2026-114 This job posting is for an existin

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Sep 9, 2026