Job Description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $28.39/Hr. - CAD $28.39/Hr.

Apply today! Providence Health Care is hiring Cooks

As a Cook, you will report directly to the Food Services Manager and be responsible for preparing and serving meals using a variety of cooking methods such as frying, roasting, grilling, steaming, poaching, baking, and boiling. You will follow established menus and recipes to prepare food items for patients, residents, clients, cafeteria patrons, and catered events.

Your duties will include portioning and plating meals, ensuring food quality and presentation standards are met, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You will also be responsible for adhering to all safety protocols and health regulations while contributing to a positive dining experience for those in our care.

What You Bring

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Food Safe Certificate Level 1

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $28.39/hour
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of our patients and community.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.

Your Day to Day:

• Prepares food items following established menus, recipes, and quantity quotas.
• Ensures freshness, minimizes holding times, and meets meal periods.
• Cooks and seasons various food items using methods like roasting, frying, and baking.
• Tests food for palatability and temperature, adjusting as needed.
• Follows all sanitation and safety requirements, reporting hazards immediately.
• Carves and portions food items to meet quantity quotas.
• Operates kitchen equipment like mixers, ovens, and toasters.
• Maintains food rotations in storage to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Keeps equipment and cooking areas clean, including stoves and countertops.

About Food Services:

Food Services plays a vital role in enhancing patient care and health outcomes by providing nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to diverse dietary needs. Our team includes dedicated professionals who work collaboratively to ensure meals meet the highest standards of care, serving patients, residents, and staff across Providence Health Care facilities.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.