The incumbent will be responsible for preparing meals to be served to patients at the institution, complying with all sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards.

VACANCY 

Applications are invited for suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA). 

COOK I 

The incumbent will be responsible for preparing meals to be served to patients at the institution, complying with all sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Clean and peel vegetables and fruits.
• Portion/plate meals in individual trays/containers.
• Clean and wash kitchen area and equipment.
• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service.
• Prepare a variety of food; breads, desserts, meat, porridges, poultry, salads, seafood, soups, vegetables and cold food items for service.
• Assist in the preparation of meals for formal functions e.g. Christmas parties, New Years, etc.
• Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces, and food items as priority.
• Notify the organisational relationship in advance of shortages in supplies to effectively manage the reorder limits.
• Receive and weigh food items.
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards at all times.
• Ensure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately throughout shift.
• Secure the kitchen correctly by following the closing checklist accordingly.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the appropriate organisational relationships.                              

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Five (5) O’ Level passes; two of which must be English Language and Mathematics.
• Certificates and formalised Training in Food Preparation/Food and Nutrition.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related field.
• A valid food badge.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed program is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials by October 08, 2025 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

Building #39, Third Floor

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs 

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.