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Cook

@ Interior Health Authority

Vernon, British Columbia

Per diem
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Overview

Interior Health Authority is hiring a casual per-diem Cook for its Support Services team at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, BC. The work covers food preparation, cooking, portioning and serving, plus cleaning kitchen equipment and workstations. Hours are 0-37.5 per week on an as-needed basis, on rotating day and evening shifts from 05:30 to 13:30 and 09:00 to 17:00.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook food items
  • Portion and serve food
  • Wash and clean kitchen equipment, utensils and workstations

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from a recognized 12-month quantity cooking program, or equivalent education, training and experience

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyquantity cooking
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training

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Interior Health Authority

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Full company description

With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.

LinkedIn followers
44,807
People associated on LinkedIn
10,028
Reported office locations
  • 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
Other recorded names
  • Interior Health Authority
Specialties
  • Health Care
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No

With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersKelowna, British Columbia
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2001
SpecialtiesHealth Care
Open jobs on Jobsy1,356
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Job description
Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking a Cook to join our Support Services team at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, BC. If you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About the Job
• Performs duties related to the preparation and cooking of food items.
• Portioning and serving food.
• Washing, and cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, and designated cooking/workstations.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Shifts of work will be days and evenings rotating from: 05:30 to 13:30 and 09:00 to 17:00 hours

About this Location
Vernon is where lakeside charm, local legends, and adventure collide. With 301 days of sunshine, pristine lakes, endless forests, and a trail system that’s earned us the title of Trails Capital of BC, it’s an outdoor lover’s paradise.

But that’s not all—Vernon is a place of vibrant community, fertile vineyards, and fascinating people, always ready for fun, inspiration, or a good story. Whether you’re hiking, biking, or simply soaking in the beauty, there’s no shortage of unforgettable moments here.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in quantity cooking or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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