Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2022-64640 External

BARGAINING UNIT: CUPE

ZONE: Miramichi

DEPARTMENT: Food Services

FACILITY: Miramichi Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Casual

JOB TITLE: Prep Cook

CLASSIFICATION: Prep Cook (2003)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: CASUAL - Rotating Days, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $20.4184 to $21.8996 per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 8% in lieu of vacation and stat holidays as per CUPE collective agreement article 6.08 (a))

JOB PURPOSE:

The Prep Cook is responsible for food preparation and short order cooking.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Must have one year of experience in food preparation, cooking and baking.
• Must be physically able to work steadily at assigned duties.
• Standing and walking for a majority of the work schedule.
• Requires full use of upper and lower limbs.
• Must be able to work with arms raised above shoulder level as well as be able to work at tasks requiring bending.
• Capable of heavy lifting up to 25 kg.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data entry, verified by testing, may be required depending on the job site.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Prep Cook is responsible for:

• Preparing, measuring and assembling food ingredients
• Preparing and cooking or baking foods
• Preparing special menu items to accommodate patient diets
• Panning and plating food and serving meals
• Monitoring and recording food and equipment temperatures
• Cleaning and sanitizing tools, equipment, kitchen and serving area
• Ordering, receiving and storing supplies and maintaining inventory

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment:

COMPETENCIES:

Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network:

• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Relations
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by November 6, 2022

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2022-64640-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.