Job Description

Close Date

Location

Tillicum Apartments Residential Facility - Victoria, BC V8Z 1J6 CA (Primary)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

11-1700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.82 - $27.40

Paid FTE

0.54

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

38.50

Planned Start Date

Apr. 18 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes



In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Clinical Co-ordinator the Senior Cook is responsible for all aspects of the food services in assigned areas. This position is expected to meet the nutritional needs of residents by planning and developing menus and recipes including special diets. Works with residents following the rehabilitation plan, to develop meal preparation, cooking and kitchen organizational skills. Performs related administrative duties including scheduling staff, ordering and maintenance of provisions, monitoring expenditures, and supervision of other Cooks. Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12

Certification as a Cook - Industry Training and Apprenticeship Commission

Food Safe 1 & Food Safe 2

Certification in CPR, First Aid

Completes Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum and Code White Training within three (3) months of employment

A minimum of three (3) years recent, related experience in cooking and kitchen management, including experience with mental health clients in a rehabilitation setting.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to deal with mentally ill clients and their families.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to supervise.
• Valid BC Drivers Licence.

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Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Community Subsector

Affiliation/Union

BCGEU

Island Health