Kitchen CookKitchen Cook - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Fraser Health

Description

The salary range for this position is CAD $26.Why Fraser Health?

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations.

Our team of nearly 45,000 medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision:

All new hires to Fraser Health must have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).

Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

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Reporting to the Manager, and under the direct supervision of the Care Leader, plans menus, estimates and orders supply requirements, prepares and cooks meals and snacks in accordance with client dietary needs and established Food Safe and Licensing standards.

Prepares food items for meals and snacks by determining ingredients and quantities required, mixes ingredients, cooks food by a variety of methods and tests food items for palatability.

# Ensures proper and safe temperature control of food storage and food being cooked and served by checking fridge temperatures daily, storing as per Food Safe Guidelines and by checking cooked food temperature prior to serving.
# Plans and implements appropriate menus for clients by gathering information from client's chart, kardex, logbook, client, the client's family, other staff, regarding client's dietary needs/allergies/restrictions and following the Canada's Food Guide. Following cleaning procedures and checklists, cleans up kitchen and dining area by methods such as washing dishes, cleaning off tables and counters, removing garbage and material for recycling.
# Ensures that Licensing requirements are met by completing a monthly Food Safe Excellence Checklist and making necessary corrections and/or reports to Care Leader.
# Monitors clients' fluid and food intake by direct observation and records it on Meal Monitoring form. Monitors clients' safe consumption of food at meal time. Determines food supply requirements by checking food supplies and estimating food requirements.
# Purchases food supplies by placing purchase orders with external suppliers and/or driving to approved local grocery supplier. Plans, schedules, cooks, serves meals in accordance with Licensing Act and Regulations.
# Evaluates meals being served to ensure established standards of quality and quantity are maintained by evaluating meals being served by soliciting client feedback and observing volume of consumption.
# Assists in the orientation of new employees to the kitchen area to ensure consistent services by methods such as explaining job expectations and kitchen procedures and routines.
# One years' recent related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Successful completion of Food Safe Level 1. Valid BC Driver's License and access to vehicle.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to the situation, both verbally and in writing in English.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentially in accordance with applicable regional policies and codes of ethics.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective and efficient service while meeting Health Region policies, standards and protocol requirements.