Cook

Position Summary
Who Are We Looking For?

The Vernon Jubilee Hospital is looking for a Casual Regional Production Cook to join their team! If you have graduated from a recognized program in quantity cooking, or have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience... Apply today!

The successful candidate must be reasonably available to work day shifts Monday to Friday, from 06:00 to 14:00.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week.

What Will You Work On?

As a team player you will perform a variety of duties within a Food Service Department such as:
• Prepares assigned entrees, sauces, soups, etc. by ensuring proper ingredient amounts, and following established standardized recipes according to production schedules, to ensure consistent quality of regionally distributed products. Plans preparation and cooking schedule.
• Cooks and prepares assigned general diet and therapeutic diet products by procedures such as roasting, frying, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling and baking; tempers frozen ingredients according to food safety standards.
• Participates in regular testing and auditing of food products for palatability, consistency, appearance, and provides feedback to the Food Service Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Carves food items such as meat and poultry and controls portioning of food items.
• Maintains established food rotations in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Requisitions and receives supplies as required from Ingredient Control area.
• Assigns tasks to designated Food Service Workers and provides related orientation.
• Cleans work area, utensils, and equipment to maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

How Will You Create Impact?

If you want to make a positive impact within your community, consider joining our team today! At Interior Health we strive to work together to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities, inspired by innovation and partnership to elevate the health and well-being for all. You can make a real difference within our Support Services teams, click here learn more.

How Will We Help You Grow?

At Interior Health there is room to grow! While many of our Support Services positions may start as casual, there is an abundance of opportunity from within to grow your career and to secure permanent and/or temporary work. Interior Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer paid vacation (minimum 4 weeks to start) and Municipal Pension Plan.

**Employer support for BC PNP application is not an entitlement of, or guaranteed with, employment.**

You're going to love it here! Vernon's small city charm melds with its year-round cultural events, festivals, and celebrations. Whether it's a morning on the greens or a day on a lake, this is the place where you become the hero of your own story. Grab your bike, friends, and family, and enjoy the sweet smells of the outdoors as you explore. Celebrate the glorious sunshine with beaches, lakes, outdoor adventure, and orchards lush with fruit, fresh vegetables, and farmers markets galore! There are over 20 beaches where you can soak up the sun and have some water fun. And it doesn’t end there; enjoy live music, outdoor theatre, sports tournaments, wine festivals and golfing on world class courses from March to mid-November. The lifestyle opportunities continue when cooler weather just means a change to warmer clothes! Once the snow flies, marvel at the amazing snow sculptures at the winter carnival or strap on your skis, snowboards and snowshoes and head up to Silver Star Mountain for some of the best winter recreation fun around. Make Vernon your home and enjoy all the wonders it has to offer.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces. Be part of a dynamic team!

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
• Graduation from a recognized program in quantity cooking 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.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.