Posted 12 days ago
Cook
@ Island Health
Parksville, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Cook to prepare and serve meals, including special diets, in a healthcare setting. The work includes routine cleaning, receiving supplies and monitoring equipment, reporting to the Senior Cook. Travel may be required and a valid Class V driver's licence is needed.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve meals, including special diets
- Perform routine cleaning duties
- Receive supplies
- Monitor equipment
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and Professional Cook Training Certificate
- About six months of recent related experience
- First Aid and Food Safe 2 certification
- Valid Class V driver's licence
- Provincial Violence Prevention training within three months of employment
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, Food Safe 2, Provincial Violence Prevention |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Professional cook training |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,254 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Senior Cook or designate, prepares and serves meals including special diets. Performs routine cleaning duties; receives supplies; and monitors equipment.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. If applicable, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and the incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12, Professional Cook Training Certificate and recent, related experience of six (6) months or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certification in First Aid and Food Safe 2. Completion of Provincial Violence Prevention within three months of employment. Valid Class V Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to deal with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD140.pdfJournal
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