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Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Your experience will be of great value to our team and the clients we serve. Share our dedication to provide exceptional food services at our facilities and come join our enthusiastic and dynamic team! Current and future Casual (on-call) opportunities may be available for Cooks at the following locations:

• Burnaby – Burnaby Hospital & Chenchénstway
• Delta – Delta Hospital
• Maple Ridge – Ridge Meadows Hospital
• New Westminster – Royal Columbian Hospital & Queen's Park Care Centre
• Port Moody–Eagle Ridge Hospital
• Surrey – Czorny and Fleetwood
• White Rock – Ellen Sinclair Kennett Lodge
• Mission- Mission Memorial Hospital
• Abbotsford - Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Holmberg House Hospice
• Chilliwack - Chilliwack General Hospital & Heritage Village
• Hope- Fraser Canyon Hospital

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.

Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (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 there are no exceptions.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

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Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, utilizing a variety of cooking methods such as frying, roasting, grilling, steaming, poaching, baking and boiling, prepare items by following established menus, recipes and production requirements for such food products and diet items as soups, sauces, meats, fish, poultry, desserts. Prepare, portion and service food items for residents, clients, cafeteria and catering as required.

1. Assemble required types and amounts of ingredients and the equipment required for cooking,  utilizing a variety of cooking methods such as frying, roasting, grilling, steaming, poaching, baking and boiling, prepare items by following established menus, recipes and production requirements for food products and diet items such as soups, sauces, meats, fish, poultry, desserts.
2. Following established cooking schedules, ensure optimum freshness, minimize holding times and meet established resident/staff meal periods.
3. Test food items for palatability, temperature and adjusts accordingly to ensure the food items meet established departmental standards.
4. Control portioning of food items to ensure recipe yields meet quantity quotas as per production sheets.
5. Maintain appropriate food storage to minimize spoilage and waste. Ensure correct labelling and dating of stored foods, including leftover food.
6. According to established guidelines, assign tasks to designated food service workers and provide orientation as required.
7. Prepare food items such as vegetables, fruits and sandwich fillings by slicing, dicing, grating and mixing. Portion and serve food products for residents, clients, cafeteria and catering as required.
8. Order and receive supplies as instructed.
9. Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a recognized program in quantity cooking; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Food Safe I certificate.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.