Cook

Requisition ID: 408682 Position Number: 116-8191099-C242-06 Posting End Date: August 17, 2026 Employer: ​Southern Health-Santé Sud​ Site: ​Bethesda Regional Health Centre​ Union: ​CUPE​ Department/Unit: ​Nutrition and Food Services​ Work Location: Bethesda Regional Health Centre City: ​Steinbach​ Hiring Status: Temporary FTE: ​0.60​ Employment arrangement: ​In Person​ Daily hours worked: ​7.75 Anticipated shift: ​Days; Evenings; Weekends​ Annual base hours: ​2015​ Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 09/16/2026 – 09/18/2027 Reason for Term: Maternity Leave / Parental Leave Salary: As per CUPE Collective Agreement Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world. Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family. Position Overview Under the direction of the Manager - Nutrition & Food Services, Site Coordinator or Supervisor - Nutrition & Food Services, Manager ‐ Support Services or Designate, the Cook 1 is responsible for directing and performing the daily preparation, cooking and service of safe, high quality nutritious meals to clients (patients, residents, staff and visitors) of the facility, following established standards, departmental/regional policies and procedures and, government regulations and legislation. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health‐Santé Sud. Experience Minimum one (1) year full time health care food service experience or institutional cooking experience. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Grade 12 education or equivalent. Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered. Certification/Licensure/Registration Current Food Handler Training certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course. Qualifications and Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook/email. Knowledge of therapeutic and modified food textures. Knowledge of sanitary food handling principles and procedures. Knowledge of operations of a kitchen, how to organize and cook food for patients/residents in a health care setting. For position located in Sites that use an Electronic Menu Management System: Knowledge and understanding of Electronic Menu Management Information System (EMMIS). Demonstrated ability to work efficiently. Demonstrated ability for attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to maintain an organized work environment. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, health care professionals and co‐workers, etc. Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, residents, patients and clients. Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written directions. Demonstrated ability to handle chemicals and cleaning supplies as per defined procedures. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve within the responsibilities of the position. Demonstrated competency in cash management. Demonstrated ability to promote safety by practicing principles of body mechanics, electrical, chemical safety Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), thermal safety and accident prevention. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums. Good work and attendance record. Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all‐purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00. Physical Requirements Demonstrated ability to lift items up to 1‐5 kg (2.2 ‐ 11 lbs.) constantly, 6‐11kg (13.2 - 24 lbs.) occasionally and 23 kg (50 lbs.) seldomly. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. May work occasionally evenings and weekends as per work rotation or as necessary. This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance. Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position. Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

The Cook is responsible for directing and performing the daily preparation, cooking, and service of safe, high-quality nutritious meals for patients, residents, staff, and visitors. The incumbent must exercise independent judgment in determining work priorities and methods while adhering to government regulations and facility policies.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education or equivalent and at least one year of full-time health care or institutional cooking experience. A current Level 1 Food Handler Training certificate is required, along with the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 23 kg.

• Food safetyPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred

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• Institutional cooking
• Food safety
• Sanitary food handling
• Therapeutic food textures
• Modified food textures
• Kitchen operations
• Electronic Menu Management System
• Cash management
• WHMIS
• Body mechanics
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Outlook
• Support Services
• Menu Management
• Productivity Improvement
• Lifting Ability
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Accident Prevention
• Chemical Safety
• Valid Driver's License
• Multilingualism
• Cash Management
• Confidentiality
• Cooking
• Food Services
• Cultural Diversity
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• French Language
• Problem Solving
• Mechanics
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operations
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Detail Oriented

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 18, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

31 hours per week