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Cook
(auxiliary on-call)
Continuing Care Branch
Department of Health & Social Services
Competition Number : 09-OG-01
Closing Date 5:00pm : On-going
Salary : $22.57 to $25.93 per hour

Continuing Care’s philosophy is “Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living.  The goal of this position, as is for all of the Continuing Care team, is to create a feeling of home and belonging for all who live in Yukon Continuing Care facilities by being responsive to the uniqueness of each resident.”

We are looking for a mature, organized individual committed to the safety and wellbeing of our residents.  You are an enthusiastic team player who has considerable experience preparing and serving meals to individuals and groups.  You are an excellent communicator who is dedicated to working in an environment that promotes respect, safety and good quality food.

If this position interests you, please submit your resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide.

• Journeyman Cook Certification (Red Seal)
• Experience preparing meals for groups and individuals in a long term care setting.
• Foodsafe Level I
• WHMIS

Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and extensive experience may be equally considered.

Condition(s) of Employment: Pre-employment medical, TB testing, Security clearance required prior to hire.

Job Requirements(s): Exposure to animals in the Pet Therapy program; exposure to second-hand smoke when supervising residents/clients; shift work and week-ends; heavy lifting and bending, exposure to latex products.

If you have the necessary training and/or experience for any of these positions, are interested in working with people and are willing to work shifts, we would be interested in hearing from you.  We will be maintaining an applicant inventory from which we will consider candidates, as auxiliary positions become available.

For more information about this posting, please contact Laura Miller-Goodall , (867)667-8381 .

Quoting the competition number and position title, please submit your resume/application to:  Human Resources, Department of Health & Social Services, Box 2703, 2090A - 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2C6.  Telephone: (867)667-3418 Fax: (867)393-6900 or e-mail your resume to Laura.Miller-Goodall@gov.yk.ca

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Contact Us

Corporate Human
Resource Services

Public Service Commission
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5653
Toll free (In Yukon):
1-800-661-0408, local 5653
Fax: (867) 667-5755

Email: resume@gov.yk.ca