Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.  The Shift Supervisor / Institutional Cook is in charge of kitchen operations during the shift and supervises designated Food Service Workers within the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital providing under 200 meals per day.  Plans preparation and cooking schedules, prepares and/or directs the preparation food items, and cooks and seasons food.  Ensures appropriate food rotations, quality and quantity control, safety and sanitation standards are followed, and the maintenance of work areas and equipment.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Graduation from a recognized 12 month program in cooking plus two (2) year’s recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  
•    Food Safe Certificate.

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 supervise.
•    Ability to organize work.
•    Ability to operate related equipment.

** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee or an employee benefit upon receiving a full time job offer with PHSA**